Origin
Bryn Mawr, PA
Late night in Bryn Mawr on Saturday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bryn Mawr, 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
31m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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.
Bryn Mawr, PA
Michael Taccetta
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Bryn Mawr, PA to Whitman, PA covers 14.7 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 Schuylkill Expressway, West Lancaster Avenue, Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.3 miles on Schuylkill Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 14.7 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Bryn Mawr, PA to Whitman, PA covers 14.7 miles and takes about 31m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Schuylkill Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Rose Lane.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 14.7 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 0.2 miles (Rose Lane): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6.3 miles (Montgomery Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Rose Lane
At end of road, turn right onto Rose Lane
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Montgomery Drive
Turn left onto Montgomery Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
12.2 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
12.4 mi into trip
|
~26m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Schuylkill Expressway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| West Lancaster Avenue | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Wynnefield Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| City Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Montgomery Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Montgomery Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Schuylkill Expressway
— 5.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bryn Mawr, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on this road
109 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Thornbury Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Thornbury Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Rose Lane
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Rose Lane
4
Turn left onto Montgomery Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Montgomery Avenue
5
Turn right onto Woodside Road
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Woodside Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 30
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Lancaster Avenue
7
Turn left onto US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
City Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Cardinal Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cardinal Avenue
9
Turn left onto Wynnefield Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Wynnefield Avenue
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 1 Alternate Truck
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Belmont Avenue
11
Turn left onto Montgomery Drive
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Montgomery Drive
Use the left lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 76 East
13
Merge onto I 76
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight left 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
$2.44 one way
$4.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
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
Late night in Whitman on Saturday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 5 mph
1% chance
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
14 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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bryn Mawr, PA to Whitman, PA covers 14.7 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Schuylkill Expressway, West Lancaster Avenue, Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 miles from Bryn Mawr, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.44 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 19 decision points packed into just 14.7 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 0.2 miles (Rose Lane): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6.3 miles (Montgomery Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bryn Mawr, 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.
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.
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