How far is Wolfdale, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Wolfdale, PA to Whitman, PA is about 319.6 miles (514.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272 miles (437.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m 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
319.57 mi
05h 19m
Flight
272.06 mi
437.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.06 mi
Kilometers
437.84 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.57 mi
Kilometers
514.3 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Thu, Apr 16, 3:56 AM EDT
Return by in Wolfdale
Thu, Apr 16, 9:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wolfdale
2026-04-15T22:36
Arrive Whitman
Thu, Apr 16, 3:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 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
6:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wolfdale
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Wolfdale
159.2 mi
02h 39m
To Whitman
160.4 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: New Stanton

    1481 ft · 36 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    40.6 mi · 56 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    252 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    18 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge

    46 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 79%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
40.6 mi · 13%
I 76 East
18.1 mi · 6%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 1%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 1%
Jefferson Avenue
1.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

252 mi · 04h 35m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
272 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 39m from Wolfdale
Leave By
6:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wolfdale and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 319.6 miles (514.3 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.2 miles from Wolfdale and 160.4 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 272 miles (437.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 6:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.09 one way or $92.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wolfdale and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wolfdale and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 272.06 mi (437.84 km).

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#1 Wolfdale

Census designated place

Population2,888
Coordinates40.1928500, -80.2878400
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson Ave (-80.287828, 40.192867)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.28 gal
42.69 L · about $46.09
Round trip
$92.18
22.56 gal · 85.38 L
Estimated CO2
100.2 kg one way
Round trip: 200.5 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.09 $92.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.88 $103.75
Premium $4.95 $55.88 $111.76
Diesel $5.98 $67.45 $134.91

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 Wolfdale and Whitman. The current time is 22:36:42.

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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.