Origin
Whitman, PA
Evening in Whitman on Sunday
Local time
7:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitman, PA to Tunkhannock, PA
Drive Time
3h 1m
Distance
140.3 mi
226 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 50m
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6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Tunkhannock, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
Traveling from Whitman to Tunkhannock covers 140.3 miles of Northeastern Pennsylvania, typically requiring about 3 hours and 1 minute of driving time. Because this journey is manageable within a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a leisurely pace. You should budget approximately $23 for fuel to complete the trip. Navigating the route involves a combination of the Schuylkill Expressway, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, and Tunkhannock Highway. It is a straightforward transit through the Northeast region that serves as a practical connection between these two points.
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
70.1 miles from Whitman, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily focused on highway travel, with 82% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will find yourself settling into a rhythm during the longest stretch of the journey, which covers 85.6 miles along the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. While the initial portion of the drive utilizes the Schuylkill Expressway, the experience shifts as you transition onto the turnpike and eventually reach the Tunkhannock Highway. Expect a consistent, efficient pace that favors speed and directness over winding, local backroads. It is a functional drive designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal complexity.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 85.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Tunkhannock Highway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 5th Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 140.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Ritner Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Oregon Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South 5th Street
Turn right onto South 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Ritner Street
Turn left onto Ritner Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Oregon Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Oregon Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
17.9 mi into trip
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~27m in
Take the exit toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 331B
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
6
107.6 mi into trip
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~2h 6m in
Take the exit toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 105
Toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Whitman, PA to Tunkhannock, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bear Creek along the way.
Bear Creek
107.6 mi in
|
~2h 6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 85.6 mi | 1h 32m |
| Tunkhannock Highway | 15.7 mi | 25m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 15.4 mi | 22m |
| PA 309 | 9.9 mi | 16m |
| Bear Creek Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Hunter Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Oregon Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 85.6 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman, PA and Tunkhannock, PA.
1
Start on Vollmer Street
231 ft
·
12 sec
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Vollmer Street
2
Turn right onto South 5th Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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South 5th Street
3
Turn left onto Ritner Street
445 ft
·
24 sec
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Ritner Street
4
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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South 6th Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto Oregon Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Oregon Avenue
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
Use the left / uturn / straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 76
15 mi
·
22 min
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Schuylkill Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 331B
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 476
3.3 mi
·
4 min
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Mid-County Expressway
Use the none lane.
10
Turn slight left onto I 476
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
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Mid-County Expressway
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on I 476; PATP
86 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the none lane.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 105
Toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek
13
Turn left onto PA 115
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Bear Creek Boulevard
14
Continue on PA 309
9.8 mi
·
16 min
·
PA 309
15
Take the exit onto PA 309
509 ft
·
12 sec
·
PA 309
16
Merge onto PA 309
16 mi
·
24 min
·
Tunkhannock Highway
17
Continue on PA 29
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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Hunter Highway
18
Continue on PA 29
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
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Tunkhannock Highway
19
Continue on PA 29
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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Bridge Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Arrive at destination
PA 29
Trip Plan
Since this is a three-hour drive, planning for a single stop is a smart way to break up the time behind the wheel. Aim to depart outside of peak traffic hours to ensure you maintain your estimated travel duration, especially when navigating the expressway segments. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before entering the long 85.6-mile stretch on the turnpike to avoid unnecessary stress. Because the route is compact enough for a single day, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule. Consider keeping your $23 fuel budget in cash or accessible on a card to make your planned stop quick and efficient.
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 70.1 miles from Whitman, PA, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.6 miles.
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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.1 miles or 1h 25m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tunkhannock, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Whitman, 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 Whitman, PA
This is one driving day of about 140.3 miles and 3h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Whitman, 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.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 85.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.1 mi from Whitman, PA · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.1 miles from Whitman, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.6 miles.
Arriving in Tunkhannock, PA
The final approach into Tunkhannock, 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 Tunkhannock, 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
$23.22 one way
$46.43 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $25.40 | $50.81 |
| premium | $4.92 | $27.19 | $54.37 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.17 | $62.34 |
Estimated Tolls: $11.13
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(85.6 mi)
$11.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.1 | 0 | $14.73 | $6.73 |
| Efficient EV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.28 | $5.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.64 | $8.98 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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
Tunkhannock, PA
Evening in Tunkhannock on Sunday
Local time
7:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
62°F
Adamstown, PA
70 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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 1m 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 Whitman, PA to Tunkhannock, PA covers 140.3 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Tunkhannock Highway, Schuylkill Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.1 miles from Whitman, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.22 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 140.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Ritner Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Oregon Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Whitman, PA to Tunkhannock, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bear Creek along the way.
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