How far is Whitman, PA from Sharpsburg, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Sharpsburg, PA is about 312.3 miles (502.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.9 miles (410.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
312.31 mi
05h 56m
Flight
254.87 mi
410.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.87 mi
Kilometers
410.17 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.31 mi
Kilometers
502.61 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sharpsburg
Tue, May 5, 5:17 PM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Tue, May 5, 11:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-05-05T11:21
Arrive Sharpsburg
Tue, May 5, 5:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 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
5:08 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Whitman
155.9 mi
02h 58m
To Sharpsburg
156.4 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    279.6 mi · 5 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 28: New Kensington, Pittsburgh

    2697 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on New Kensington, Pittsburgh

    1255 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Freeport Road

    2720 ft · 1 min · Freeport Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Indianola Road

    3036 ft · 1 min · Indianola Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward PA 8 South: Highland Park Bridge, Aspinwall

    1161 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Aspinwall, Sharpsburg

    711 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Freeport Road

    49 m · 3 sec · Freeport Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
280 mi · 90%
Schuylkill Expressway
20.1 mi · 6%
Allegheny Valley Expressway
5.79 mi · 2%
Oregon Avenue
1.95 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.76 mi
Indianola Road
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

280 mi · 05h 04m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.4 mi
254.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 58m from Whitman
Leave By
5:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitman and Chance Rain Showers near Sharpsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 312.3 miles (502.6 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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 155.9 miles from Whitman and 156.4 miles from Sharpsburg.

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

The direct path is about 254.9 miles (410.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 5:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.03 one way or $90.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Whitman and Chance Rain Showers near Sharpsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Sharpsburg. Straight-line distance: 254.87 mi (410.17 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Sharpsburg

Town in Maryland, United States

Population3,315
Coordinates40.4945100, -79.9264400
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Sharpsburg (-79.92644, 40.49451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.02 gal
41.72 L · about $45.03
Round trip
$90.06
22.04 gal · 83.44 L
Estimated CO2
97.9 kg one way
Round trip: 195.9 kg / 432 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.03 $90.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.68 $101.36
Premium $4.95 $54.59 $109.19
Diesel $5.98 $65.90 $131.80

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Sharpsburg. The current time is 11:21:21.

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.