The drive from Blooming Grove, PA to Whitman, PA covers 119.4 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Delaware Expressway, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.9 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.80 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
59.7 miles from Blooming Grove, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 35m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 119.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 51m drive with frequent turns across 119.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 77.2 miles in near I 95 / Delaware Turnpike.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 119.4 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 77.2 miles (I 95 / Delaware Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.1 miles (I 95 / Wilmington Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.5 miles (I 495 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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77.2 mi into trip|~1h 55m in|I 95 / Delaware Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Delaware Turnpike toward EZ-Pass Only
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward EZ-Pass Only
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87.1 mi into trip|~2h 6m in|I 95 / Wilmington Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Wilmington Expressway toward I 95, I 495: Wilmington, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95, I 495: Wilmington, Philadelphia
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88.5 mi into trip|~2h 8m in|I 495 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
103.9 mi into trip|~2h 26m in|I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
116.8 mi into trip|~2h 44m in
Take the exit toward PA 611 North: Broad Street, Pattison Avenue
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 17
Toward PA 611 North: Broad Street, Pattison Ave...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Blooming Grove, PA and Whitman, PA, road signs point toward Ez-Pass Only and Philadelphia.
Ez-Pass Only
77.2 mi in|~1h 55m|via I 95
Philadelphia
87.1 mi in|~2h 6m|via I 95
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19.9 mi
23m
Delaware Expressway
16.4 mi
22m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi
13m
Delaware Turnpike
10.5 mi
12m
Blooming Grove Road
9.6 mi
16m
Steltz Road
7.5 mi
12m
Old York Road
7.1 mi
8m
East-West Highway
6.8 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
— 19.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blooming Grove, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on PA 216
9.6 mi·16 min·Blooming Grove Road
2
Turn right onto PA 516
3.3 mi·5 min·Steltz Road
3
Continue on PA 851
4.2 mi·7 min·Steltz Road
4
Continue on PA 851
0.6 mi·1 min·West Main Street
5
Continue on Campbell Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Campbell Road
6
Turn right onto Susquehanna Trail South
1.6 mi·2 min·Susquehanna Trail South
7
Continue on MD 45
1.3 mi·1 min·York Road
8
Turn left onto MD 439
7.1 mi·8 min·Old York Road
9
Continue on MD 23
5.8 mi·9 min·Norrisville Road
10
Turn sharp right onto MD 23; MD 165
1.3 mi·2 min·Baldwin Mill Road
11
Turn left onto MD 23
5.7 mi·8 min·East-West Highway
12
Enter roundabout onto MD 23
115 ft·2 sec·East-West Highway
13
Continue on MD 23
1.1 mi·1 min·East-West Highway
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
0.6 mi·58 sec·Hickory Bypass
15
Turn right onto MD 543
2.8 mi·4 min·North Fountain Green Road
16
Turn left onto MD 22
3.6 mi·5 min·Churchville Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto MD 155
6.7 mi·10 min·Level Road
Use the left lane.
18
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward I 95 North: New York
19
Merge onto I 95
20 mi·23 min·John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 95
0.6 mi·39 sec·Delaware Turnpike
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
10.0 mi·11 min·Delaware Turnpike
Toward EZ-Pass OnlyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
1.4 mi·1 min·Wilmington Expressway
Toward I 95, I 495: Wilmington, Philadelphia
23
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495
12 mi·13 min·Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto I 95
0.2 mi·14 sec·Wilmington Expressway
25
Continue on I 95
3.5 mi·4 min·Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
13 mi·17 min·Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 17Toward PA 611 North: Broad Street, Pattison AvenueUse the slight right lane.
28
Turn straight onto PA 611
0.1 mi·21 sec·South Broad Street
29
Turn slight right
318 ft·15 sec
30
Turn right onto Pattison Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Pattison Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn left onto South 7th Street
0.8 mi·1 min·South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
32
Turn right onto Oregon Avenue
0.2 mi·24 sec·Oregon Avenue
33
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
34
Turn right onto Porter Street
465 ft·24 sec·Porter Street
35
Turn right onto South 4th Street
270 ft·13 sec·South 4th Street
36
Turn right onto Vollmer Street
238 ft·10 sec·Vollmer Street
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Arrive at destination
Vollmer Street
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 59.7 miles from Blooming Grove, PA, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.9 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 26 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.7 miles or 1h 35m 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 Whitman, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Blooming Grove, 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 Blooming Grove, PA
This is one driving day of about 119.4 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Blooming Grove, 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 John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway for about 19.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.7 mi from Blooming Grove, PA
· 1h 35m into the drive
The midpoint is around 59.7 miles from Blooming Grove, 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.
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...
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 119.4
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 94.7
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...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 107.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.80 one way
$39.59 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$21.68
$43.36
premium
$4.93
$23.16
$46.31
diesel
$5.61
$26.36
$52.72
Estimated Tolls: $0.74
Delaware Turnpike
(10.5 mi)$0.74
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
$20
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.8
0
$12.54
$5.73
Efficient EV
29.9
0
$10.45
$4.78
EV Truck/SUV
47.8
0
$16.72
$7.64
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Blooming Grove, PA
Late night
in Blooming Grove on Saturday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Whitman, PA
Late night
in Whitman on Saturday
Local time
5:22 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
27 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 51m 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 Blooming Grove, PA to Whitman, PA covers 119.4 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Delaware Expressway, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.7 miles from Blooming Grove, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.80 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 119.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 77.2 miles (I 95 / Delaware Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.1 miles (I 95 / Wilmington Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.5 miles (I 495 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Blooming Grove, PA and Whitman, PA, road signs point toward Ez-Pass Only and Philadelphia.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and First State National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
