How far is Whitman, PA from Patton, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Patton, PA is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.8 miles (307 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
258.2 mi
05h 01m
Flight
190.76 mi
307 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.76 mi
Kilometers
307 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.2 mi
Kilometers
415.54 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Patton
Sun, Apr 19, 11:22 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 4:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-19T06:20
Arrive Patton
Sun, Apr 19, 11:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plainfield
PA

Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Whitman
128.9 mi
02h 30m
To Patton
129.3 mi
02h 30m

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
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    181.2 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 32 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Plank Road

    2284 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Plank Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Plank Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Logan Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Logan Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Beale Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Beale Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Union Avenue

    1677 ft · 30 sec · Union Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on 18th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Liberty Street

    2521 ft · 43 sec · Liberty Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Magee Avenue

    2854 ft · 54 sec · Magee Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Magee Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 70%
I 99 North
30.2 mi · 12%
Schuylkill Expressway
20.1 mi · 8%
Colonel Drake Highway
15.5 mi · 6%
Oregon Avenue
1.95 mi · 1%
18th Street
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.4 mi
190.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
02h 30m from Whitman
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.9 miles from Whitman and 129.3 miles from Patton.

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

The direct path is about 190.8 miles (307 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.4 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 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.22 one way or $74.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

47 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

58 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Patton. Straight-line distance: 190.76 mi (307 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Patton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,576
Coordinates40.6339600, -78.6503000
Altitude546
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Patton (-78.6503, 40.63396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.11 gal
34.49 L · about $37.22
Round trip
$74.45
18.22 gal · 68.98 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 161.9 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.22 $74.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.90 $83.79
Premium $4.95 $45.13 $90.26
Diesel $5.98 $54.48 $108.96

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 Patton. The current time is 06:20:55.

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.