How far is Whitman, PA from McAdoo, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to McAdoo, PA is about 102 miles (164.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and McAdoo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and McAdoo.
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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
15.4 mi · 22 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
3232 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
56 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward US 209: Mahoning Valley, Lehighton, Stroudsburg
3106 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 209 South: Lehighton
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 209 South: Lehighton
128 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interchange Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Interchange Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
2482 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Bankway Street
550 ft · 7 sec · Bankway Street
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Continue on Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
3242 ft · 55 sec · Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on Mauch Chunk Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street
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Continue on Susquehanna Street
1589 ft · 39 sec · Susquehanna Street
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Turn right onto Lehigh Avenue
38 m · 2 sec · Lehigh Avenue
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Continue on Lehigh Street
2384 ft · 33 sec · Lehigh Street
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Continue on Lehigh Avenue
1431 ft · 22 sec · Lehigh Avenue
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Continue on East Catawissa Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street
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Turn right onto Hudson Drive
160 m · 8 sec · Hudson Drive
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Continue on Hunter Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street
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Continue on Hudson Drive
5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive
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Continue on Broad Street
2666 ft · 36 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Tamaqua Street
1475 ft · 42 sec · Tamaqua Street
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Market Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto South Chestnut Street
114 m · 10 sec · South Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto West Oak Street
985 ft · 19 sec · West Oak Street
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Continue on Tresckow Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Tresckow Road
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Turn slight right onto East Blaine Street
2052 ft · 48 sec · East Blaine Street
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Turn left onto South Sheridan Street
56 m · 13 sec · South Sheridan Street
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
6 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and McAdoo.
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 Northeast Extension
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
56 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Whitman and Patchy Fog near McAdoo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to McAdoo?
The road trip is about 102 miles (164.2 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Emmaus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Whitman and 51 miles from McAdoo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81 miles (130.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Whitman and Patchy Fog near McAdoo.
Stop Ideas Near Emmaus
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 Emmaus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and McAdoo. Straight-line distance: 80.99 mi (130.34 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McAdoo
Borough in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,147 |
| Coordinates | 40.9012700, -75.9910600 |
| Altitude | 523 |
| Country | United States |
End: McAdoo (-75.99106, 40.90127)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.71 | $29.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.56 | $33.11 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.83 | $35.67 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.53 | $43.06 |
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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