How far is Whitman, PA from Midland, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Midland, PA is about 345.1 miles (555.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 283.2 miles (455.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
345.1 mi
06h 42m
Flight
283.22 mi
455.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
283.22 mi
Kilometers
455.8 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
345.1 mi
Kilometers
555.39 km
Drive Time
06h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midland
Sun, Apr 19, 10:27 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 5:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-19T03:45
Arrive Midland
Sun, Apr 19, 10:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:42 PM to 2:12 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitman
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Whitman
172.3 mi
03h 21m
To Midland
172.8 mi
03h 21m

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
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    298.5 mi · 5 hr 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 19: Warrendale, Cranberry

    1169 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    45 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Perry Highway

    2855 ft · 1 min · Perry Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Freedom Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Freedom Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Freedom Crider Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Freedom Crider Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Freedom Crider Road

    30 m · 2 sec · Freedom Crider Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Crows Run Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Ohio River Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Ohio River Boulevard

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 51 North, PA 68 West: Beaver, Chippewa

    2210 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 68 West: Beaver

    1154 ft · 31 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 3rd Street

  28. 28

    Continue on State Avenue

    3164 ft · 1 min · State Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on State Street

    973 ft · 24 sec · State Street

  30. 30

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Midland Beaver Road

    6.2 mi · 12 min · Midland Beaver Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Midland Avenue

    1338 ft · 28 sec · Midland Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto 12th Street

    15 m · 2 sec · 12th Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
299 mi · 87%
Schuylkill Expressway
20.1 mi · 6%
Midland Beaver Road
6.18 mi · 2%
Freedom Crider Road
4.37 mi · 1%
Ohio River Boulevard
3.2 mi · 1%
Freedom Road
2.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

299 mi · 05h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.9 mi
283.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
03h 21m from Whitman
Leave By
10:36 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Whitman and Chance Rain Showers near Midland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 345.1 miles (555.4 km) and usually takes 06h 42m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.3 miles from Whitman and 172.8 miles from Midland.

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

The direct path is about 283.2 miles (455.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.77 one way or $99.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Whitman and Chance Rain Showers near Midland.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Midland. Straight-line distance: 283.22 mi (455.8 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Midland

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,440
Coordinates40.6325700, -80.4464500
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Midland (-80.44645, 40.63257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 555 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.18 gal
46.1 L · about $49.77
Round trip
$99.53
24.36 gal · 92.2 L
Estimated CO2
108.2 kg one way
Round trip: 216.5 kg / 477 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $49.77 $99.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $56.02 $112.03
Premium $4.95 $60.34 $120.68
Diesel $5.98 $72.84 $145.67

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 Midland. The current time is 03:45:29.

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.