How far is Whitman, PA from Pleasant Hills, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Pleasant Hills, PA is about 302.8 miles (487.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.4 miles (411.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Pleasant Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Pleasant Hills.
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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
19.7 mi · 28 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
632 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
1447 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard
1331 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
533 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
1919 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
259.7 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
3215 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh
1611 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Lincoln Way
6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard
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Continue on Jerome Street Bridge
788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge
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Continue on West 5th Avenue
1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue
2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue
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Continue on Richland Avenue
2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue
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Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
2553 ft · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Church Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 51 South: Clairton
133 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Clairton Boulevard
744 ft · 21 sec · Clairton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Old Clairton Road
1918 ft · 55 sec · Old Clairton Road
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Turn left onto Constitution Drive
100 m · 19 sec · Constitution Drive
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Turn right onto Caryl Drive
113 m · 16 sec · Caryl Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Caryl Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Pleasant Hills.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
260 mi · 04h 43m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Whitman and Partly Cloudy near Pleasant Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Pleasant Hills?
The road trip is about 302.8 miles (487.3 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.1 miles from Whitman and 151.6 miles from Pleasant Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.4 miles (411.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 5:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.64 one way or $87.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Whitman and Partly Cloudy near Pleasant Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Pleasant Hills. Straight-line distance: 255.47 mi (411.14 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pleasant Hills
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,968 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356300, -79.9606100 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasant Hills (-79.96061, 40.33563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 487 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
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 | $43.64 | $87.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.12 | $98.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $52.91 | $105.82 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $63.87 | $127.73 |
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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