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Trip from Blairsville, 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 48m

Distance

283.1 mi

456 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 40 min
4 AM
4h 35m ★
6 AM
4h 48m
8 AM
5h 15m
10 AM
4h 58m
12 PM
4h 55m
3 PM
4h 59m
5 PM
5h 14m
8 PM
4h 40m

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

Downtown Blairsville, PA, PA

Blairsville, PA

Jack Pace

Downtown Whitman, PA, PA

Whitman, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Blairsville, PA to Whitman, PA covers 283.1 miles and takes about 4h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Market Street, Old William Penn Highway, Villa Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.93 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

141.6 miles from Blairsville, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 48m. Total distance: 283.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 48m 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 48m drive with frequent turns across 283.1 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.
East Market 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 48m 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 Blairsville, PA to Whitman, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Market Street
Old William Penn Highway
Villa Road
William Penn Highway
PA 403
Cramer Pike
Cooper Avenue
Iron Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

59 ft · 9 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto East Market Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Market Street
3

Continue on Old William Penn Highway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Old William Penn Highway
4

Turn left onto Villa Road

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Villa Road
5

Turn right onto William Penn Highway

12 mi · 16 min · William Penn Highway
6

Take the exit slight right toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown

0.2 mi · 33 sec · PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown
7

Turn right onto Cramer Pike

7.9 mi · 13 min · Cramer Pike
8

Continue on Cooper Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Cooper Avenue
9

Turn left onto Iron Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Iron Street
10

Turn right onto 4th Avenue

0.3 mi · 44 sec · 4th Avenue
11

At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Broad Street
12

Continue on Roosevelt Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
13

Continue on Johns Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · Johns Street
14

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 33 sec
15

At the end of the road, turn left onto Bedford Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · Bedford Street
16

Continue on Scalp Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue
17

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue

144 ft · 2 sec · Scalp Avenue
18

Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue

3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue
19

Continue on Clear Shade Drive

11 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive
20

Continue on Quaker Valley Road

14 mi · 20 min · Quaker Valley Road
21

Take the ramp right

0.3 mi · 43 sec
22

Merge slight left

2.2 mi · 2 min
23

Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
24

Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

285 ft · 8 sec · US 220 Business South: Bedford
25

Turn slight right onto Business 220

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Business 220
26

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

0.2 mi · 24 sec · I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
27

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

0.4 mi · 50 sec · I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
28

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
29

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

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

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 141.6 miles from Blairsville, PA, or about 2h 24m 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 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 141.6 miles or 2h 24m 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 56m

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 Blairsville, 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 Blairsville, PA

This is one driving day of about 283.1 miles and 4h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Blairsville, 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 141.6 mi from Blairsville, PA · 2h 24m into the drive

Downtown Smithsburg, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithsburg, MD

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

Oil City, PA

Fuel and coffee

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

Smithsburg, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 141.6 miles from Blairsville, 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

$46.93 one way

$93.87 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 99 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $51.40 $102.81
premium $4.93 $54.90 $109.81
diesel $5.61 $62.50 $125.01

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: 99.1 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 84.9 1 $29.73 $13.59
Efficient EV 70.8 0 $24.77 $11.32
EV Truck/SUV 113.2 1 $39.63 $18.12

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 16, 2026

Origin

Blairsville, PA

Late night in Blairsville on Saturday

Local time

5:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Whitman, PA

Late night in Whitman on Saturday

Local time

5:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°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

4 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 48m 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 Blairsville, PA to Whitman, PA covers 283.1 miles and takes about 4h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Market Street, Old William Penn Highway, Villa Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 141.6 miles from Blairsville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.93 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 48m 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 Blairsville, PA to Whitman, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Blairsville, 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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