How far is Whitman, PA from Roaring Brook, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Roaring Brook, PA is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Roaring Brook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Roaring Brook.
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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
6.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Hillside Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Hillside Road
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Turn left onto Chase Road
4.2 mi · 10 min · Chase Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 29 Highway
4.4 mi · 8 min · Route 29 Highway
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Turn left onto Roaring Brook Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Roaring Brook Road
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Continue on Prichards Road
1097 ft · 30 sec · Prichards Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Prichards Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Roaring Brook.
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 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Whitman and Rain Showers Likely near Roaring Brook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Roaring Brook?
The road trip is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Schnecksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Whitman and 65.9 miles from Roaring Brook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.00 one way or $38.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Whitman and Rain Showers Likely near Roaring Brook.
Stop Ideas Near Schnecksville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Roaring Brook. Straight-line distance: 105.49 mi (169.77 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roaring Brook
Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,996 |
| Coordinates | 41.2564700, -76.1199300 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roaring Brook (-76.11993, 41.25647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $19.00 | $38.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.39 | $42.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.04 | $46.07 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.81 | $55.61 |
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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