How far is Whitman, PA from Manchester, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Manchester, PA is about 311.1 miles (500.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.4 miles (417.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 53m 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
311.07 mi
05h 56m
Flight
259.4 mi
417.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.4 mi
Kilometers
417.47 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.07 mi
Kilometers
500.62 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Sat, Apr 18, 8:08 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 2:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-18T02:11
Arrive Manchester
Sat, Apr 18, 8:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:57 AM to 1:57 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
5:06 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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Whitman
155.3 mi
02h 58m
To Manchester
155.8 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    270.7 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.2 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 279 North: Fort Duquesne Bridge, North Shore

    1703 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1301 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward US 19, PA 65 North: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard

    105 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on North Shore

    2200 ft · 49 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Reedsdale Street

    107 m · 14 sec · Reedsdale Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Allegheny Avenue

    2701 ft · 1 min · Allegheny Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    22 m · 2 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 87%
Schuylkill Expressway
20.1 mi · 6%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.2 mi · 5%
Oregon Avenue
1.95 mi · 1%
I 376 West
0.66 mi
I 279 North
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

271 mi · 04h 55m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.7 mi
259.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 58m from Whitman
Leave By
5:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Whitman and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 311.1 miles (500.6 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.3 miles from Whitman and 155.8 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 259.4 miles (417.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 5:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.86 one way or $89.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Whitman and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lurgan, 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 Lurgan.

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 259.4 mi (417.47 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Manchester

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population2,766
Coordinates40.4550700, -80.0197800
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Manchester (-80.01978, 40.45507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 501 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.98 gal
41.55 L · about $44.86
Round trip
$89.73
21.96 gal · 83.1 L
Estimated CO2
97.6 kg one way
Round trip: 195.2 kg / 430 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.86 $89.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.50 $100.99
Premium $4.95 $54.39 $108.79
Diesel $5.98 $65.66 $131.32

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Manchester. The current time is 02:11:19.

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.