Origin
Broomall, PA
Evening in Broomall on Thursday
Local time
7:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broomall, PA to Whitman, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broomall, PA
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Whitman, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Broomall, PA to Whitman, PA covers 13.5 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Chester Pike, Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue, Cedar Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.3 miles on West Chester Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 13.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Chester Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 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 6.1 miles in near PA 3.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 13.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles (PA 3): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
PA 3
Turn right onto PA 3
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Cedar Avenue
Turn left onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway
Merge onto I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
11 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 347B
Toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Chester Pike | 5.3 mi | 11m |
| Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Cedar Avenue | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Market Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| South 49th Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Grays Ferry Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South Cobbs Creek Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Chester Pike
— 5.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broomall, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on PA 3
83 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Chester Pike
2
Continue on PA 3
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on PA 3
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on PA 3
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto PA 3
170 ft
·
9 sec
·
PA 3
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on PA 3
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cobbs Creek Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto Cedar Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto South 49th Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South 49th Street
9
Turn left onto Greenway Avenue
416 ft
·
11 sec
·
Greenway Avenue
10
Continue on South 48th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 48th Street
11
Turn left onto Grays Ferry Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grays Ferry Avenue
12
Turn right onto South 34th Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South 34th Street
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 76 East
14
Merge onto I 76
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 347B
Toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
16
Keep slight left at fork
151 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
17
Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Oregon Vare Avenue
18
Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Porter Street
465 ft
·
24 sec
·
Porter Street
21
Turn right onto South 4th Street
270 ft
·
13 sec
·
South 4th Street
22
Turn right onto Vollmer Street
238 ft
·
10 sec
·
Vollmer Street
23
Arrive at destination
Vollmer Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.24 one way
$4.48 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Whitman, PA
Evening in Whitman on Thursday
Local time
7:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 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
31m 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 Broomall, PA to Whitman, PA covers 13.5 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Chester Pike, Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue, Cedar Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.8 miles from Broomall, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.24 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 13.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles (PA 3): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Broomall, PA to Whitman, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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