Origin
Cambridge, PA
Afternoon in Cambridge on Thursday
Local time
2:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, PA to Whitman, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
60.2 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Cambridge, PA to Whitman, PA covers 60.2 miles and takes about 1h 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, Twin County Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 60.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 60.2 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 76. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.5 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 25 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 27.5 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 8.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.2 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.6 miles (I 76): 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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward I 76, PATP
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 76, PATP
7
8.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
8
36.6 mi into trip
|
~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
6
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
57.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cambridge, PA and Whitman, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Philadelphia.
Patp
8.5 mi in
|
~16m
Philadelphia
36.6 mi in
|
~47m
|
via I 76
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 27.5 mi | 29m |
| I 76 | 18 mi | 26m |
| Twin County Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Cambridge Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Morgantown Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Compass Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 27.5 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on North Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Street
2
Turn right onto Lombard Street
369 ft
·
21 sec
·
Lombard Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Cambridge Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambridge Road
5
Turn left onto PA 10
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Compass Road
6
Continue on PA 10
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Pequea Avenue
7
Continue on PA 10
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Conestoga Avenue
8
Continue on PA 10
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Twin County Road
9
Turn right onto PA 10; PA 23
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto PA 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Morgantown Road
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 76, PATP
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 176
326 ft
·
4 sec
·
Morgantown Expressway
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 76; PATP
27 mi
·
29 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
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.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 347B
Toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
18
Keep slight left at fork
151 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
19
Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Oregon Vare Avenue
20
Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto Porter Street
465 ft
·
24 sec
·
Porter Street
23
Turn right onto South 4th Street
270 ft
·
13 sec
·
South 4th Street
24
Turn right onto Vollmer Street
238 ft
·
10 sec
·
Vollmer Street
25
Arrive at destination
Vollmer Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.1 mi from Cambridge, PA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Cambridge, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.98 one way
$19.96 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.68 | $23.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.57
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(27.5 mi)
$3.57
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$4
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.32 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.43 | $3.85 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Whitman, PA
Afternoon in Whitman on Thursday
Local time
2:43 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
5 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
1h 23m 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 Cambridge, PA to Whitman, PA covers 60.2 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 76, Twin County 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 30.1 miles from Cambridge, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.98 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.2 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.6 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cambridge, PA and Whitman, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Philadelphia.
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