How far is Whitman, PA from Thornhurst, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Thornhurst, PA is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Thornhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Thornhurst.
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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
67.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 903: Jim Thorpe, Lake Harmony
1728 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 903 North: Lake Harmony
72 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right
7.1 mi · 11 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight left
5.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Buck River Road
3 mi · 5 min · Buck River Road
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Continue on River Road
2 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Thornhurst.
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
67.3 mi · 01h 13m
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 Thornhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Thornhurst?
The road trip is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 54.8 miles from Whitman and 54.8 miles from Thornhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90 miles (144.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.81 one way or $31.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Whitman and Rain Showers Likely near Thornhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Emmaus
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 Emmaus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Thornhurst. Straight-line distance: 89.98 mi (144.81 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thornhurst
Township in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,026 |
| Coordinates | 41.1784200, -75.5804700 |
| Altitude | 471 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thornhurst (-75.58047, 41.17842)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $15.81 | $31.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.80 | $35.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.17 | $38.34 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $23.14 | $46.29 |
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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