How far is Whitman, PA from Ridgebury, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Ridgebury, PA is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m 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 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Ridgebury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Ridgebury.
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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
85.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Bear Creek Boulevard
4.3 mi · 7 min · Bear Creek Boulevard
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 18 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Highway
64 m · 5 sec · Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway
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Turn left
17.9 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Route 487
13.8 mi · 23 min · Route 487
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Turn right
7.3 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Mill Street
1558 ft · 35 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto North German Street
3038 ft · 39 sec · North German Street
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Continue on Route 220
14.9 mi · 17 min · Route 220
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Continue on Main Street
6.3 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Troy, Towanda
1446 ft · 42 sec
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Merge left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
596 ft · 9 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Berwick Turnpike
15.4 mi · 27 min · North Berwick Turnpike
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Turn right onto Centerville Road
17 m · 1 sec · Centerville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Centerville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Ridgebury.
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
85.6 mi · 01h 33m
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 Clear leaving Whitman and Mostly Sunny near Ridgebury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Ridgebury?
The road trip is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?
Bear Creek Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.3 miles from Whitman and 104.3 miles from Ridgebury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 7:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.07 one way or $60.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Whitman and Mostly Sunny near Ridgebury.
Stop Ideas Near Bear Creek Village
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 Bear Creek Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Ridgebury. Straight-line distance: 163.92 mi (263.81 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ridgebury
Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,906 |
| Coordinates | 41.9734100, -76.7216200 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgebury (-76.72162, 41.97341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $30.07 | $60.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.85 | $67.70 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $36.46 | $72.92 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $44.01 | $88.03 |
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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