Origin
Whitman, PA
Morning in Whitman on Saturday
Local time
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Whitman, PA to Paupack, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 5m
Distance
139.7 mi
225 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 54m
★
6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Paupack, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Whitman, PA to Paupack, PA covers 139.7 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 5th Street, Ritner Street, South 6th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.16 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
69.9 miles from Whitman, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 139.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 5m 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 3h 5m drive with frequent turns across 139.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 5th 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. 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 Whitman, PA to Paupack, PA is easy. At 3h 5m 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 Whitman, PA to Paupack, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 5th Street | — | — |
| Ritner Street | — | — |
| South 6th Street | — | — |
| Oregon Avenue | — | — |
| Schuylkill Expressway | — | — |
| I 476 North | — | — |
| Mid-County Expressway | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South 5th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman, PA and Paupack, PA.
1
Start on Vollmer Street
233 ft
·
12 sec
·
Vollmer Street
2
Turn right onto South 5th Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
South 5th Street
3
Turn left onto Ritner Street
446 ft
·
25 sec
·
Ritner Street
4
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
South 6th Street
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Oregon Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Oregon Avenue
6
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
7
Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
9
Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
10
Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Mid-County Expressway
11
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
67 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
12
Take the exit slight right toward PA 903: Jim Thorpe, Lake Harmony
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
PA 903: Jim Thorpe, Lake Harmony
13
Keep slight right to continue on PA 903 North: Lake Harmony
236 ft
·
8 sec
·
PA 903 North: Lake Harmony
14
Turn slight right
7.1 mi
·
10 min
15
At the end of the road, turn left
1.8 mi
·
2 min
16
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
17
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Keystone Shortway
18
Take the exit slight left toward I 380 North, PA 940 Truck East: Scranton
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 380 North, PA 940 Truck East: Scranton
19
Continue straight
6.7 mi
·
7 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward 423: Tobyhanna
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
423: Tobyhanna
21
Turn right onto Prospect Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
453 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
23
Turn right onto Church Street
5.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Church Street
24
Continue on Carlton Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Carlton Road
25
Turn straight onto South Sterling Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Sterling Road
26
Continue on Main Street
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Main Street
27
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
28
Merge slight left
5.4 mi
·
6 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward PA 390: Promised Land , Tafton
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
PA 390: Promised Land , Tafton
30
Turn left onto Fairview Lake Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Fairview Lake Road
31
Turn left onto Gumbletown Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Gumbletown Road
32
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 69.9 miles from Whitman, PA, or about 1h 32m 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 31 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.9 miles or 1h 32m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paupack, 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 139.7 miles and 3h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.9 mi from Whitman, PA · 1h 32m 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.9 miles from Whitman, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Paupack, PA
The final approach into Paupack, 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 Paupack, 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
$23.16 one way
$46.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $25.37 | $50.73 |
| premium | $4.93 | $27.09 | $54.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.84 | $61.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.67 | $6.71 |
| Efficient EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.22 | $5.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.9 | 0 | $19.56 | $8.94 |
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
Paupack, PA
Morning in Paupack on Saturday
Local time
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 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 5m 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 Paupack, PA covers 139.7 miles and takes about 3h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 5th Street, Ritner Street, South 6th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.9 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 $23.16 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.
The drive from Whitman, PA to Paupack, PA is easy. At 3h 5m 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 Whitman, PA to Paupack, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Whitman, PA to Paupack, 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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