Origin
Economy, PA
Evening in Economy on Sunday
Local time
6:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Economy, PA to Whitman, PA
Drive Time
5h 40m
Distance
337.8 mi
544 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 28m
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6 AM
5h 41m
8 AM
6h 7m
10 AM
5h 50m
12 PM
5h 47m
3 PM
5h 51m
5 PM
6h 6m
8 PM
5h 33m
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 Economy, PA to Whitman, PA covers 337.8 miles and takes about 5h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lenz Avenue, 17th Street, Duss Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.90 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
168.9 miles from Economy, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 40m drive with frequent turns across 337.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lenz Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Economy, PA to Whitman, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lenz Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 17th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Duss Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 14th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Merchant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ohio River Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crows Run Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Freedom Crider Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Lenz Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Economy, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on the route
46 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Lenz Avenue
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lenz Avenue
3
Turn right onto 17th Street
354 ft
·
21 sec
·
17th Street
4
Turn left onto Duss Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Duss Avenue
5
Turn right onto 14th Street
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
14th Street
6
Turn right onto Merchant Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Merchant Street
7
Turn right onto Ohio River Boulevard
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Ohio River Boulevard
8
Turn right onto Crows Run Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Crows Run Road
9
Continue on Freedom Crider Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Freedom Crider Road
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Freedom Crider Road
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Freedom Crider Road
11
Exit the roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Freedom Crider Road
12
Continue on Freedom Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Freedom Road
13
Turn right onto Perry Highway
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Perry Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76 East: Harrisburg
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76 East: Harrisburg
17
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
299 mi
·
5 hr 24 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
18 mi
·
26 min
·
I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
19
Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
20
Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
151 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
22
Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Oregon Vare Avenue
23
Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
24
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South 5th Street
25
Turn right onto Porter Street
466 ft
·
24 sec
·
Porter Street
26
Turn right onto South 4th Street
269 ft
·
14 sec
·
South 4th Street
27
Turn right onto Vollmer Street
236 ft
·
10 sec
·
Vollmer Street
28
Arrive at your destination
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 168.9 miles from Economy, PA, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.9 miles or 2h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 40m
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 Economy, 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 Economy, PA
This is one driving day of about 337.8 miles and 5h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Economy, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 168.9 mi from Economy, PA · 2h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
169 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 168.9 miles from Economy, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.90 one way
$111.79 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
118 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $61.16 | $122.33 |
| premium | $4.92 | $65.46 | $130.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $75.05 | $150.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101.3 | 1 | $35.47 | $16.21 |
| Efficient EV | 84.5 | 0 | $29.56 | $13.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 135.1 | 1 | $47.29 | $21.62 |
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Sunday
Local time
6:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
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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
5h 40m 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 Economy, PA to Whitman, PA covers 337.8 miles and takes about 5h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lenz Avenue, 17th Street, Duss Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 168.9 miles from Economy, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.90 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 straightforward 5h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Economy, PA to Whitman, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Economy, PA to Whitman, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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