How far is Whitman, PA from Mountainhome, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Mountainhome, PA is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.12 mi
02h 34m
Flight
87.05 mi
140.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.05 mi
Kilometers
140.1 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.12 mi
Kilometers
193.32 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountainhome
Sun, Apr 19, 3:03 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 5:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-19T00:28
Arrive Mountainhome
Sun, Apr 19, 3:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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
Chapman
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Whitman
60.1 mi
01h 17m
To Mountainhome
60.1 mi
01h 17m

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
48°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 903: Jim Thorpe, Lake Harmony

    1728 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 903 North: Lake Harmony

    72 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    7.1 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    9 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 380 North, PA 940 Truck East: Scranton

    1.5 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 940: Pocono Pines, Mt Pocono

    1165 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pocono Boulevard

    103 m · 10 sec · Pocono Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
67.3 mi · 56%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.4 mi · 13%
Keystone Shortway
8.98 mi · 7%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 3%
I 380 North
2.61 mi · 2%
Oregon Avenue
1.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

67.3 mi · 01h 13m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
87.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapman
01h 17m from Whitman
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Whitman and Rain Showers near Mountainhome.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Whitman and 60.1 miles from Mountainhome.

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

The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.32 one way or $34.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chapman

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

54 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

62 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

63 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Mountainhome. Straight-line distance: 87.05 mi (140.1 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mountainhome

Census designated place

Population1,182
Coordinates41.1737000, -75.2710200
Altitude376
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Mountainhome (-75.27102, 41.1737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.24 gal
16.05 L · about $17.32
Round trip
$34.65
8.48 gal · 32.1 L
Estimated CO2
37.7 kg one way
Round trip: 75.4 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.32 $34.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.50 $39.00
Premium $4.95 $21.00 $42.01
Diesel $5.98 $25.36 $50.71

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 Mountainhome. The current time is 00:28:52.

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.