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Trip from Claysburg, PA to Whitman, PA

Drive Time

4h 17m

Distance

223.9 mi

360 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

27 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
4h 5m ★
6 AM
4h 18m
8 AM
4h 44m
10 AM
4h 27m
12 PM
4h 24m
3 PM
4h 28m
5 PM
4h 43m
8 PM
4h 10m

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

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Downtown Claysburg, PA, PA

Claysburg, PA

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Downtown Whitman, PA, PA

Whitman, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Claysburg, PA to Whitman, PA covers 223.9 miles and takes about 4h 17m 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, I 99 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 181 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.05 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

112 miles from Claysburg, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 17m highway drive covering 223.9 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 76. The longest continuous stretch is about 181 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 23 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 181 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 19 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 223.9 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 19 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 200.4 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 218.4 miles (I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
19 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
8
200.4 mi into trip | ~3h 41m 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
218.4 mi into trip | ~4h 7m 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
221.4 mi into trip | ~4h 12m 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
221.6 mi into trip | ~4h 12m 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

Towns Along This Route

Between Claysburg, PA and Whitman, PA, road signs point toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.

Pittsburgh

17.6 mi in | ~21m

Harrisburg

17.6 mi in | ~21m

Patp: Pittsburgh

18.8 mi in | ~24m

Philadelphia

200.4 mi in | ~3h 41m | via I 76

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 181 mi 3h 16m
I 76 18 mi 26m
I 99 14 mi 15m
Schuylkill Expressway 3 mi 4m
Dunnings Highway 2.8 mi 4m
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue 1.8 mi 3m
US 220 Business 0.5 mi <1m
Business 220 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 181 mi, about 3h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Packard Street

118 ft · 7 sec · Packard Street
2

Turn right onto Catherine Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Catherine Street
3

Turn left onto Arden Street

0.1 mi · 36 sec · Arden Street
4

Turn left onto US 220 Business

2.8 mi · 4 min · Dunnings Highway
5

Take the ramp onto US 220 Business

0.5 mi · 58 sec · US 220 Business
6

Merge onto I 99; US 220

14 mi · 15 min · I 99; US 220
7

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
8

Keep slight right at fork

284 ft · 8 sec
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
9

Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Business 220
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
12

Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP

181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

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.
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

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 112 miles from Claysburg, PA, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 181 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 112 miles or 2h 5m 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 23m

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 Claysburg, 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 Claysburg, PA

This is one driving day of about 223.9 miles and 4h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Claysburg, 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 181 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 112 mi from Claysburg, PA · 2h 5m into the drive

Downtown Ithaca, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ithaca, NY

112 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

Corning, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waverly, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 112 miles from Claysburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 181 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 100.4
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 near mile 223.9
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

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 223.9
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 200.8
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 139
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free near mile 193.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.05 one way

$74.10 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $40.54 $81.08
premium $4.92 $43.39 $86.77
diesel $5.64 $49.74 $99.49

Estimated Tolls: $23.54

Pennsylvania Turnpike (181 mi) $23.54

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

$37

Tolls

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 78.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

27 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Travelers' Oasis - Tesla Supercharger

BREEZEWOOD, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Giant - Tesla Supercharger

Harrisburg, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Dunkn' Middletown

Middletown, PA

NAYAX_ENERGY

12 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Claysburg, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Breezewood, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sunoco - Tesla Supercharger

Fort Littleton, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

McKinney Station Ice Cream and Farm Market - Tesla Supercharger

Newburg, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Carlisle, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 9 FCN: 3 Electrify America: 2 EV Connect: 2 ChargePoint Network: 2 Blink Network: 2 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 APPLEGREEN: 1 eVgo Network: 1 Non-Networked: 1 EVGATEWAY: 1 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 TURNONGREEN: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 67.2 0 $23.51 $10.75
Efficient EV 56 0 $19.59 $8.96
EV Truck/SUV 89.6 1 $31.35 $14.33

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Claysburg, PA

Evening in Claysburg on Sunday

Local time

8:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Whitman, PA

Evening in Whitman on Sunday

Local time

8:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

3 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 17m 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 Claysburg, PA to Whitman, PA covers 223.9 miles and takes about 4h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 76, I 99. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112 miles from Claysburg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.05 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 demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 223.9 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 19 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 200.4 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 218.4 miles (I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Claysburg, PA and Whitman, PA, road signs point toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.

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