How far is Woodward, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Woodward, PA to Whitman, PA is about 182.7 miles (294 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
182.65 mi
03h 26m
Flight
134.19 mi
215.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.19 mi
Kilometers
215.95 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.65 mi
Kilometers
293.95 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 7:46 AM EDT
Return by in Woodward
Sun, Apr 19, 11:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodward
2026-04-19T04:20
Arrive Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 7:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodward
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
Port Clinton
PA

Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Woodward
88.9 mi
01h 43m
To Whitman
93.8 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mountain Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mountain Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Penns Valley Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Penns Valley Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1027 ft · 28 sec · 4th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Furnace Road

    8.8 mi · 15 min · Furnace Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Westbranch Highway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Westbranch Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 South: Sunbury

    2876 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Market Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Street

    10 mi · 12 min · State Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Market Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Market Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  18. 18

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  24. 24

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  27. 27

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1423 ft · 40 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton

    2404 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  35. 35

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  37. 37

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  38. 38

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  41. 41

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  43. 43

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

    46 m · 6 sec

  44. 44

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  45. 45

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  46. 46

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  48. 48

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  49. 49

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

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

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
50 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.4 mi · 20%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 12%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 9%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 6%
Old Turnpike Road
10.8 mi · 6%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

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
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.5 mi
134.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Clinton
01h 43m from Woodward
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodward and Rain Showers Likely near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.7 miles (294 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Port Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Woodward and 93.8 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.35 one way or $52.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Woodward and Rain Showers Likely near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Port Clinton

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

61 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Lancaster station

63 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

66 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Coatesville

69 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodward and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 134.19 mi (215.95 km).

Woodward

#1 Woodward

Census designated place

Population2,116
Coordinates40.8986800, -77.3560900
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Cave Road (-77.356088, 40.89864)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.4 L · about $26.35
Round trip
$52.71
12.9 gal · 48.8 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $26.35 $52.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.66 $59.33
Premium $4.95 $31.95 $63.91
Diesel $5.98 $38.57 $77.14

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodward and Whitman. The current time is 04:20:33.

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.