How far is Whitman, PA from Shenandoah Heights, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Shenandoah Heights, PA is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.2 mi
02h 27m
Flight
83.8 mi
134.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.8 mi
Kilometers
134.87 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.2 mi
Kilometers
182.18 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shenandoah Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 5:08 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 7:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-19T02:40
Arrive Shenandoah Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 5:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitman
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Emmaus
PA

Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From Whitman
56.5 mi
01h 13m
To Shenandoah Heights
56.6 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Shenandoah Heights.

  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

    15.4 mi · 22 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    3232 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    37.5 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.7 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville

    869 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 61 North: Pottsville

    1529 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pottsville Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Centre Turnpike

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  20. 20

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    1294 ft · 22 sec · Skyline Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on South Lehigh Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Lehigh Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Gold Star Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Gold Star Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Ringtown Boulevard

    1786 ft · 49 sec · Ringtown Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    2397 ft · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Union Court

    146 m · 23 sec · Union Court

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Indiana Avenue

    50 m · 7 sec · Indiana Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Indiana Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.5 mi · 33%
William Penn Highway
21.7 mi · 19%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.4 mi · 14%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 9%
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
5.1 mi · 5%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

37.5 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
83.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmaus
01h 13m from Whitman
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Whitman and Rain Showers near Shenandoah Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Shenandoah Heights?

The road trip is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Emmaus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Whitman and 56.6 miles from Shenandoah Heights.

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

The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.30 one way or $32.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Whitman and Rain Showers near Shenandoah Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Emmaus

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

55 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

62 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

62 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Shenandoah Heights. Straight-line distance: 83.8 mi (134.87 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Shenandoah Heights

#2 Shenandoah Heights

Census designated place

Population1,233
Coordinates40.8275900, -76.2068800
Altitude504
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Shenandoah Heights (-76.20688, 40.82759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.12 L · about $16.30
Round trip
$32.61
7.98 gal · 30.24 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.30 $32.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.35 $36.70
Premium $4.95 $19.77 $39.53
Diesel $5.98 $23.86 $47.72

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Shenandoah Heights. The current time is 02:40:47.

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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.