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Trip from Greensburg, PA to Whitman, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 47m

Distance

283.8 mi

457 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 34m ★
6 AM
4h 48m
8 AM
5h 15m
10 AM
4h 57m
12 PM
4h 54m
3 PM
4h 58m
5 PM
5h 13m
8 PM
4h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Greensburg, PA, PA

Greensburg, PA

Michael Taccetta

Downtown Whitman, PA, PA

Whitman, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Greensburg, PA to Whitman, PA covers 283.8 miles and takes about 4h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Pittsburgh Street, East Otterman Street, North Spring Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.05 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

141.9 miles from Greensburg, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 47m. Total distance: 283.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 47m drive with frequent turns across 283.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Pittsburgh Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Greensburg, PA to Whitman, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Pittsburgh Street
East Otterman Street
North Spring Street
West Newton Street
West Newton Road
Amos K
I 70
I 70 West

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Pittsburgh Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greensburg, PA and Whitman, PA.

1

Start on South Urania Avenue

0.1 mi · 41 sec · South Urania Avenue
2

Turn left onto East Pittsburgh Street

377 ft · 6 sec · East Pittsburgh Street
3

Continue on East Otterman Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Otterman Street
4

Turn left onto North Spring Street

0.3 mi · 31 sec · North Spring Street
5

Turn right onto West Newton Street

0.4 mi · 36 sec · West Newton Street
6

Continue on West Newton Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Newton Road
7

Continue on West Newton Street

2.4 mi · 3 min · West Newton Street
8

Turn left

0.7 mi · 1 min
9

Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

2.9 mi · 3 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton

0.3 mi · 42 sec · I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
11

Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton

0.3 mi · 31 sec · I 70 West: New Stanton
12

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

0.2 mi · 37 sec · I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
13

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 22 sec
14

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

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
15

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

252 mi · 4 hr 34 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
16

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

18 mi · 26 min · I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
17

Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

3.0 mi · 4 min · Schuylkill Expressway
18

Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
19

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

151 ft · 6 sec · I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
20

Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

0.1 mi · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue
21

Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
22

Turn left onto South 5th Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · South 5th Street
23

Turn right onto Porter Street

466 ft · 24 sec · Porter Street
24

Turn right onto South 4th Street

269 ft · 14 sec · South 4th Street
25

Turn right onto Vollmer Street

236 ft · 10 sec · Vollmer Street
26

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 141.9 miles from Greensburg, PA, or about 2h 23m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 62 miles or 1h 2m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 141.9 miles or 2h 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Whitman, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Greensburg, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Greensburg, PA

This is one driving day of about 283.8 miles and 4h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Greensburg, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 141.9 mi from Greensburg, PA · 2h 23m into the drive

Downtown Hilltown, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hilltown, PA

142 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Cumberland, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hilltown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 141.9 miles from Greensburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Whitman, PA

The final approach into Whitman, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Whitman, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.05 one way

$94.10 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 99 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $51.53 $103.06
premium $4.93 $55.04 $110.08
diesel $5.61 $62.66 $125.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 99.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 85.1 1 $29.80 $13.62
Efficient EV 71 0 $24.83 $11.35
EV Truck/SUV 113.5 1 $39.73 $18.16

Gas CO2

99 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Greensburg, PA

Morning in Greensburg on Saturday

Local time

10:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Whitman, PA

Morning in Whitman on Saturday

Local time

10:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

45°F

Hilltown, PA

142 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

25 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 47m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Greensburg, PA to Whitman, PA covers 283.8 miles and takes about 4h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Pittsburgh Street, East Otterman Street, North Spring Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 141.9 miles from Greensburg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 4h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Greensburg, PA to Whitman, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Greensburg, PA to Whitman, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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