How far is Whitman, PA from Piatt, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Piatt, PA is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Piatt.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Piatt.
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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
75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
879 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
44.1 mi · 50 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 42: Buckhorn
1520 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 42: Buckhorn
156 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Mall Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Mall Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Millville Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Millville Road
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Continue on South State Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South State Street
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Continue on State Route 42
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 42
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Continue on State Route 42
7.8 mi · 12 min · State Route 42
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Turn straight
98 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1629 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Route 220 Highway
8.3 mi · 9 min · Route 220 Highway
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Continue on Appalachian Thruway
801 ft · 10 sec · Appalachian Thruway
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Continue on Appalacian Thruway
2406 ft · 31 sec · Appalacian Thruway
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Continue on Cliff Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cliff Avenue
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Route 154
9.4 mi · 17 min · Pennsylvania Route 154
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At the end of the road, turn right
544 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left
4.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Piatt Road
22 m · 3 sec · Piatt Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Piatt Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Piatt.
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
75 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Whitman and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Piatt.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Piatt?
The road trip is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
East Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Whitman and 98.5 miles from Piatt.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.5 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 8:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.40 one way or $56.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Whitman and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Piatt.
Stop Ideas Near East Side
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 East Side.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Piatt. Straight-line distance: 139.38 mi (224.31 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Piatt
Township in southwestern Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,140 |
| Coordinates | 41.5509100, -76.7166200 |
| Altitude | 494 |
| Country | United States |
End: Piatt (-76.71662, 41.55091)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $28.40 | $56.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.96 | $63.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $34.43 | $68.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $41.56 | $83.12 |
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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