Trip from Beaver, PA to Whitman, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 23m

Distance

336.2 mi

541 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

34 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

6h 11m ★

6 AM

6h 24m

8 AM

6h 49m

10 AM

6h 33m

12 PM

6h 30m

3 PM

6h 34m

5 PM

6h 47m

8 PM

6h 16m

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

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borough in and the county seat of Beaver County, Pennsylvania

Beaver, PA

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Whitman, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Beaver, PA to Whitman, PA covers 336.2 miles and takes about 6h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 76, Freedom Crider Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 298.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.74 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

168.1 miles from Beaver, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 23m. Total distance: 336.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 23m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

This is a 6h 23m highway drive covering 336.2 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 76. The longest continuous stretch is about 298.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 298.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near PA 68.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 336.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (PA 68): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (PA 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | PA 68

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 68 toward Rochester

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Rochester

0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | PA 51

Take the exit onto PA 51 toward PA 51 South, PA 65 South: Pittsburgh

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward PA 51 South, PA 65 South: Pittsburgh

12.9 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

13 mi into trip | ~20m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

312.6 mi into trip | ~5h 47m in | I 76

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Beaver, PA to Whitman, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Philadelphia along the way.

Philadelphia

312.6 mi in | ~5h 47m | via I 76

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	298.7 mi	5h 24m
I 76	18 mi	26m
Freedom Crider Road	4.4 mi	6m
PA 51	3.4 mi	4m
Schuylkill Expressway	3 mi	4m
Freedom Road	2.5 mi	4m
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue	1.8 mi	3m
Crows Run Road	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 298.7 mi, about 5h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on PA 68

0.5 mi · 1 min · 3rd Street

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 68

0.4 mi · 37 sec · PA 68

Toward Rochester Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto PA 51

3.4 mi · 4 min · PA 51

Toward PA 51 South, PA 65 South: Pittsburgh Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Crows Run Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road

Continue on Freedom Crider Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · Freedom Crider Road

Enter roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road

102 ft · 1 sec · Freedom Crider Road

Continue on Freedom Crider Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road

Continue on Freedom Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · Freedom Road

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 19

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Perry Highway

Use the right lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

Merge onto I 76; PATP

299 mi · 5 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 76

18 mi · 26 min · I 76

Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

3.0 mi · 4 min · Schuylkill Expressway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 347B Toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

Keep slight left at fork

151 ft · 5 sec

Toward I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge

Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

0.1 mi · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto South 5th Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · South 5th Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Porter Street

465 ft · 24 sec · Porter Street

Turn right onto South 4th Street

270 ft · 13 sec · South 4th Street

Turn right onto Vollmer Street

238 ft · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

Arrive at destination

Vollmer Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 168.1 miles from Beaver, PA, or about 3h 10m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 298.7 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 74 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 168.1 miles or 3h 10m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 8m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Beaver, PA

This is one driving day of about 336.2 miles and 6h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Beaver, 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 for about 298.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 168.1 mi from Beaver, PA · 3h 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

168 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

Murrysville, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 168.1 miles from Beaver, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 298.7 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 near mile 336.2

View on nps.gov

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 336.2

View on nps.gov

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 313

View on nps.gov

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 208.7

View on nps.gov

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 104.3

View on nps.gov

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 255

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$55.74 one way

$111.48 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 118 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$61.05	$122.09
premium	$4.93	$65.20	$130.40
diesel	$5.61	$74.23	$148.46

Estimated Tolls: $38.84

Pennsylvania Turnpike (298.7 mi) $38.84

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

$56

Tolls

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$120–$145

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 117.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

34 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Pittsburgh, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Cranberry Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Cranberry Township, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Franklin Park, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz Pittsburgh #619

Pittsburgh, PA

eVgo Network

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

North Huntingdon, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

North Huntingdon, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

GetGo - Tesla Supercharger

New Stanton, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Residence Inn Cranberry Township - Tesla Supercharger

Cranberry, PA

Tesla

6 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 19 Tesla: 8 Electrify America: 2 Non-Networked: 2 eVgo Network: 2 CHARGESMART_EV: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	100.9	1	$35.30	$16.14
Efficient EV	84.1	0	$29.42	$13.45
EV Truck/SUV	134.5	1	$47.07	$21.52

Gas CO2

118 kg

EV CO2

39 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 16, 2026

Origin

Beaver, PA

Afternoon in Beaver on Thursday

Local time

4:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Whitman, PA

Afternoon in Whitman on Thursday

Local time

4:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

92°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

48°F

Hancock, MD

168 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

22 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

6h 23m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Beaver, PA to Whitman, PA covers 336.2 miles and takes about 6h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 76, Freedom Crider Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 168.1 miles from Beaver, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

On the drive from Beaver, PA to Whitman, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Philadelphia along the way.

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Trip from Beaver, PA to Whitman, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Whitman, PA

National Parks Near This Route

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Flight 93 National Memorial

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Beaver, PA

Whitman, PA

Same local time

22 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 23m on the road

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