How far is Whitman, PA from Whitaker, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Whitaker, PA is about 299.4 miles (481.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.2 miles (405.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 40m 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
299.36 mi
05h 50m
Flight
252.18 mi
405.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.18 mi
Kilometers
405.84 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.36 mi
Kilometers
481.78 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitaker
Sat, Apr 18, 9:22 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 3:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-18T03:32
Arrive Whitaker
Sat, Apr 18, 9:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 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
5:20 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
149.4 mi
02h 55m
To Whitaker
149.9 mi
02h 55m

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
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    259.7 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport

    3215 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh

    1611 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    2635 ft · 1 min · 5th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Duquesne

    1254 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge

    2306 ft · 39 sec · McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on South Duquesne Avenue

    2202 ft · 50 sec · South Duquesne Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Duquesne Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Duquesne Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Kennywood Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Kennywood Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Mifflin Road

    763 ft · 23 sec · Mifflin Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Mifflin Street

    928 ft · 27 sec · Mifflin Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Whitaker Way

    159 m · 19 sec · Whitaker Way

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Hamilton Street

    1044 ft · 46 sec · Hamilton Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
260 mi · 87%
Schuylkill Expressway
20.1 mi · 7%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
3.28 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue
1.95 mi · 1%
Duquesne Boulevard
1.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

260 mi · 04h 43m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.2 mi
252.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 55m from Whitman
Leave By
5:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Whitman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Whitaker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 299.4 miles (481.8 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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 149.4 miles from Whitman and 149.9 miles from Whitaker.

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

The direct path is about 252.2 miles (405.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 5:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.15 one way or $86.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Whitman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Whitaker.

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 Whitaker. Straight-line distance: 252.18 mi (405.84 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
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#2 Whitaker

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,225
Coordinates40.3984000, -79.8897700
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Whitaker (-79.88977, 40.3984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 482 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.56 gal
39.99 L · about $43.15
Round trip
$86.30
21.12 gal · 79.98 L
Estimated CO2
93.8 kg one way
Round trip: 187.7 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.15 $86.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.57 $97.13
Premium $4.95 $52.31 $104.63
Diesel $5.98 $63.15 $126.30

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 Whitaker. The current time is 03:32:01.

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.