How far is Whitman, PA from Lykens, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Lykens, PA is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Lykens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Lykens.
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Start on Vollmer Street
71 m · 12 sec · Vollmer Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
735 ft · 27 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Ritner Street
136 m · 25 sec · Ritner Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
1416 ft · 45 sec · South 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oregon Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue
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Continue straight
785 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
19.7 mi · 28 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
632 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
1447 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard
1331 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
533 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
1919 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
27.7 mi · 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Morgantown Expressway
11.3 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass
5.1 mi · 7 min · West Shore Bypass
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 183: Bernville Road, Strausstown
1126 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Bernville Road
118 m · 12 sec · Bernville Road
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Continue on Bernville Road
10.4 mi · 17 min · Bernville Road
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Continue on Bernville Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Bernville Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg
1219 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 501: Bethel
806 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Lancaster Avenue
4.7 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on Bethel Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rock Road
2108 ft · 1 min · Rock Road
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Continue on East Wood Street
1094 ft · 20 sec · East Wood Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Tulpehocken Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Tulpehocken Street
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Continue on Tremont Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Tremont Road
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Turn left onto Molleystown Road
756 ft · 18 sec · Molleystown Road
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Take the ramp left
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 209: Tremont, Tower City
1661 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right
14.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Market Street
36 m · 5 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Lykens.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
27.7 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitman and Rain Showers near Lykens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Lykens?
The road trip is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km) and usually takes 02h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Flying Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Whitman and 60.9 miles from Lykens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93 miles (149.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.53 one way or $35.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Whitman and Rain Showers near Lykens.
Stop Ideas Near Flying Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flying Hills.
Coatesville
Downingtown
Parkesburg
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Lykens. Straight-line distance: 93.04 mi (149.73 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lykens
Borough in northeastern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,771 |
| Coordinates | 40.5667500, -76.7005200 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lykens (-76.70052, 40.56675)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $17.53 | $35.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.73 | $39.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.25 | $42.51 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.65 | $51.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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