Origin
Paupack, PA
Afternoon in Paupack on Saturday
Local time
1:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Paupack, 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
2h 36m
Distance
160.6 mi
259 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 26m
★
6 AM
2h 37m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 44m
12 PM
2h 42m
3 PM
2h 45m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paupack, PA
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Whitman, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Paupack, PA to Whitman, PA covers 160.6 miles and takes about 2h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on PA 507, Lake Wallenpaupack Road, South Sterling Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
80.3 miles from Paupack, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 160.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 36m 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 2h 36m drive with frequent turns across 160.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
PA 507 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Paupack, PA to Whitman, PA is easy. At 2h 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Paupack, PA to Whitman, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 507 | — | — |
| Lake Wallenpaupack Road | — | — |
| South Sterling Road | — | — |
| Carlton Road | — | — |
| Church Street | — | — |
| State Route 423 | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Prospect Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
PA 507
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paupack, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on Gumbletown Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Gumbletown Road
2
Turn right
2.1 mi
·
3 min
3
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
4
Merge slight right
5.6 mi
·
6 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward PA 507: Greentown, Lake Wallenpaupack
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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PA 507: Greentown, Lake Wallenpaupack
6
Turn left onto Lake Wallenpaupack Road
4.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Lake Wallenpaupack Road
7
Continue on South Sterling Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Sterling Road
8
Turn slight right onto Carlton Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Carlton Road
9
Continue on Church Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Church Street
10
Continue on State Route 423
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 423
11
Turn slight right onto Church Street
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Church Street
12
Turn left onto Main Street
453 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn right onto Prospect Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
14
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
15
Merge slight left
6.7 mi
·
7 min
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 80 West: Hazleton
17
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Keystone Shortway
18
Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Brodheadsville, Blakeslee
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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PA 115: Brodheadsville, Blakeslee
19
Keep slight left
180 ft
·
4 sec
20
Turn left
2.1 mi
·
3 min
21
Turn right
7.2 mi
·
11 min
22
Take the ramp left toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown
23
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
67 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
25
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
26
Continue on Mid-County Expressway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
27
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
28
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 76 East: Philadelphia
29
Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
30
Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
31
Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
32
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
151 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
33
Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Oregon Vare Avenue
34
Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
35
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South 5th Street
36
Turn right onto Porter Street
466 ft
·
24 sec
·
Porter Street
37
Turn right onto South 4th Street
269 ft
·
14 sec
·
South 4th Street
38
Turn right onto Vollmer Street
236 ft
·
10 sec
·
Vollmer Street
39
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80.3 miles from Paupack, PA, or about 1h 18m 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 35 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.3 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
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 Paupack, 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 Paupack, PA
This is one driving day of about 160.6 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Paupack, 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 80.3 mi from Paupack, PA · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.3 miles from Paupack, 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
$26.63 one way
$53.25 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $29.16 | $58.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $31.15 | $62.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.46 | $70.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.86 | $7.71 |
| Efficient EV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.05 | $6.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.2 | 0 | $22.48 | $10.28 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Whitman, PA
Afternoon in Whitman on Saturday
Local time
1:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Northampton, PA
80 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
32 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
2h 36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Paupack, PA to Whitman, PA covers 160.6 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are PA 507, Lake Wallenpaupack Road, South Sterling Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.3 miles from Paupack, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Paupack, PA to Whitman, PA is easy. At 2h 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Paupack, PA to Whitman, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Paupack, 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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