How far is Whitman, PA from Mayfield, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Mayfield, PA is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.73 mi
02h 51m
Flight
113.79 mi
183.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.79 mi
Kilometers
183.12 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.73 mi
Kilometers
228.1 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mayfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 9:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-23T04:10
Arrive Mayfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitman
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Slatington
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Whitman
70.9 mi
01h 25m
To Mayfield
70.8 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.4 mi · 22 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    3232 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    94.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton

    844 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street

    159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Carbondale

    2357 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

    10 mi · 12 min · Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 107: Jermyn, Mayfield

    2060 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Rushbrook Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Rushbrook Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    814 ft · 16 sec · Washington Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    1337 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Poplar Street

    1241 ft · 43 sec · Poplar Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Hill Street

    972 ft · 48 sec · Hill Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    33 m · 5 sec · Maple Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.9 mi · 67%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.4 mi · 11%
I 81 North
10.8 mi · 8%
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
9.97 mi · 7%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 2%
Oregon Avenue
1.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

94.9 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
113.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slatington
01h 25m from Whitman
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Whitman and Mostly Sunny near Mayfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Slatington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.9 miles from Whitman and 70.8 miles from Mayfield.

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

The direct path is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.43 one way or $40.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Whitman and Mostly Sunny near Mayfield.

Stop Ideas Near Slatington

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

37 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

60 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

79 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Mayfield. Straight-line distance: 113.79 mi (183.12 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Mayfield

Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

Population1,685
Coordinates41.5381400, -75.5360200
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Mayfield (-75.53602, 41.53814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5 gal
18.93 L · about $20.43
Round trip
$40.86
10 gal · 37.86 L
Estimated CO2
44.4 kg one way
Round trip: 88.9 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.43 $40.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.00 $45.99
Premium $4.95 $24.77 $49.54
Diesel $5.98 $29.90 $59.80

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Mayfield. The current time is 04:10:53.

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.