How far is Whitman, PA from Loyalhanna, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Loyalhanna, PA is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224 miles (360.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
261.76 mi
05h 23m
Flight
224.01 mi
360.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.01 mi
Kilometers
360.51 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.76 mi
Kilometers
421.26 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loyalhanna
Sun, Apr 19, 8:32 PM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Mon, Apr 20, 1:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-19T15:09
Arrive Loyalhanna
Sun, Apr 19, 8:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitman
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plainfield
PA

Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Whitman
130.7 mi
02h 41m
To Loyalhanna
131.1 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Loyalhanna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Loyalhanna.

  1. 1

    Start on Vollmer Street

    71 m · 12 sec · Vollmer Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    735 ft · 27 sec · South 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ritner Street

    136 m · 25 sec · Ritner Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1416 ft · 45 sec · South 6th Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oregon Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    785 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    19.7 mi · 28 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181.2 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Bedford

    51 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Business 220

    1435 ft · 40 sec · Business 220

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Weber Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

    1421 ft · 52 sec · Country Ridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Pitt Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pitt Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    25.2 mi · 37 min · Lincoln Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Pitt Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitt Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    17.9 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto State Route 1020

    116 m · 8 sec · State Route 1020

  27. 27

    Continue on New Latrobe - Derry Road

    2350 ft · 40 sec · New Latrobe - Derry Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Industrial Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Industrial Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    61 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Loyalhanna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 69%
Lincoln Highway
49.2 mi · 19%
Schuylkill Expressway
20.1 mi · 8%
Pitt Street
2.03 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue
1.95 mi · 1%
Industrial Boulevard
1.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
224 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
02h 41m from Whitman
Leave By
6:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Whitman and Partly Sunny near Loyalhanna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Loyalhanna?

The road trip is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km) and usually takes 05h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.7 miles from Whitman and 131.1 miles from Loyalhanna.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 224 miles (360.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.75 one way or $75.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Whitman and Partly Sunny near Loyalhanna.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plainfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainfield.

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

47 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

58 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Loyalhanna. Straight-line distance: 224.01 mi (360.51 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Loyalhanna

#2 Loyalhanna

Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Population2,232
Coordinates40.3225700, -79.3622600
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Loyalhanna (-79.36226, 40.32257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 421 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.24 gal
34.96 L · about $37.75
Round trip
$75.51
18.48 gal · 69.92 L
Estimated CO2
82.1 kg one way
Round trip: 164.2 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.75 $75.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.49 $84.99
Premium $4.95 $45.77 $91.55
Diesel $5.98 $55.26 $110.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Loyalhanna. The current time is 15:09:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.