How far is Whitman, PA from South Connellsville, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to South Connellsville, PA is about 279.7 miles (450.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.7 miles (377.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m 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
279.76 mi
05h 27m
Flight
234.69 mi
377.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.69 mi
Kilometers
377.69 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.76 mi
Kilometers
450.23 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Connellsville
Thu, Apr 16, 1:37 PM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Thu, Apr 16, 7:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-16T08:09
Arrive South Connellsville
Thu, Apr 16, 1:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 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
6:04 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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Whitman
139.7 mi
02h 43m
To South Connellsville
140.1 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and South Connellsville.

  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

    236.8 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

    1735 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Route 31

    6 mi · 9 min · State Route 31

  17. 17

    Continue on Three Mile Hill

    665 ft · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill

  18. 18

    Turn left

    8 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Memorial Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pittsburgh Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Pittsburgh Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto West Allegheny Avenue

    71 m · 10 sec · West Allegheny Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Allegheny Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
237 mi · 85%
Schuylkill Expressway
20.1 mi · 7%
State Route 31
6.05 mi · 2%
Memorial Boulevard
2.76 mi · 1%
Pittsburgh Street
2 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue
1.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

237 mi · 04h 18m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
234.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 43m from Whitman
Leave By
6:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Whitman and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Connellsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitman to South Connellsville?

The road trip is about 279.7 miles (450.2 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.7 miles from Whitman and 140.1 miles from South Connellsville.

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

The direct path is about 234.7 miles (377.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 6:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.33 one way or $80.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Whitman and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Connellsville.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and South Connellsville. Straight-line distance: 234.69 mi (377.69 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
South Connellsville

#2 South Connellsville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,896
Coordinates39.9967400, -79.5858700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: South Connellsville (-79.58587, 39.99674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.87 gal
37.37 L · about $40.33
Round trip
$80.66
19.74 gal · 74.74 L
Estimated CO2
87.7 kg one way
Round trip: 175.4 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.33 $80.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.39 $90.78
Premium $4.95 $48.90 $97.79
Diesel $5.98 $59.02 $118.05

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and South Connellsville. The current time is 08:09:31.

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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.