How far is Whitman, PA from Westfield, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Westfield, PA is about 262.3 miles (422.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186 miles (299.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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
262.32 mi
05h 24m
Flight
186.07 mi
299.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.07 mi
Kilometers
299.45 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.32 mi
Kilometers
422.16 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westfield
Sat, Apr 18, 12:48 PM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 6:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-18T07:23
Arrive Westfield
Sat, Apr 18, 12:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 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
6:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Mifflinville
PA

CDP in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From Whitman
131.1 mi
02h 42m
To Westfield
131.2 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport

    1568 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport

    1888 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  20. 20

    Continue on Montgomery Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on Hastings Street

    3122 ft · 1 min · Hastings Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Market Street

    2304 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  23. 23

    Take the exit left

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Mansfield

    44 mi · 49 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 660 West, US 15 Business: Covington, Canoe Camp

    2434 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Elk Run Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · North Elk Run Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Charleston Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Charleston Road

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Catlin Hollow Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Catlin Hollow Road

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 287

    1 mi · 2 min · Route 287

  32. 32

    Turn left

    15.3 mi · 24 min

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Church Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 29%
Keystone Shortway
65.8 mi · 25%
US 15 North
44.3 mi · 17%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.4 mi · 6%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 4%
North Elk Run Road
6.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

75 mi · 01h 21m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.3 mi
186 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflinville
02h 42m from Whitman
Leave By
6:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Whitman and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Westfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 262.3 miles (422.2 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?

Mifflinville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.1 miles from Whitman and 131.2 miles from Westfield.

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

The direct path is about 186 miles (299.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.3 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 6:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.84 one way or $75.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Whitman and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Westfield.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflinville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

98 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Westfield. Straight-line distance: 186.07 mi (299.45 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Westfield

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,027
Coordinates41.9192400, -77.5388700
Altitude416
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Westfield (-77.53887, 41.91924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 422 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.26 gal
35.04 L · about $37.84
Round trip
$75.67
18.52 gal · 70.08 L
Estimated CO2
82.3 kg one way
Round trip: 164.6 kg / 363 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.84 $75.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.59 $85.17
Premium $4.95 $45.87 $91.75
Diesel $5.98 $55.37 $110.75

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Westfield. The current time is 07:23:18.

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.