Origin
Eddystone, PA
Morning in Eddystone on Friday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eddystone, PA to Whitman, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eddystone, PA
Haneul Trac
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Eddystone, PA to Whitman, PA covers 13.2 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Delaware Expressway, Chester Pike, South 7th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.4 miles on Delaware Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 23m highway drive covering 13.2 miles, with most of the trip on Delaware Expressway and Chester Pike. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.4 miles on Delaware Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Delaware Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and Chester Pike. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 13 / Chester Pike.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.4 miles (US 13 / Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (South Stewart Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 13 / Chester Pike
At end of road, turn right onto US 13 / Chester Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
South Stewart Avenue
Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South: Philadelphia
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South...
8
10.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward PA 611 North: Broad Street, Pattison Avenue
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 17
Toward PA 611 North: Broad Street, Pattison Ave...
6
11.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Pattison Avenue
Turn right onto Pattison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Chester Pike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South 7th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Pattison Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Saville Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Stewart Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Oregon Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 8.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eddystone, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on 10th Street
365 ft
·
21 sec
·
10th Street
2
Turn left onto Saville Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Saville Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 13
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Chester Pike
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Stewart Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South: Philadelphia
6
Merge onto I 95
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17
Toward PA 611 North: Broad Street, Pattison Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto PA 611
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Broad Street
9
Turn slight right
318 ft
·
15 sec
10
Turn right onto Pattison Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pattison Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto South 7th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Oregon Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Oregon Avenue
13
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Porter Street
465 ft
·
24 sec
·
Porter Street
15
Turn right onto South 4th Street
270 ft
·
13 sec
·
South 4th Street
16
Turn right onto Vollmer Street
238 ft
·
10 sec
·
Vollmer Street
17
Arrive at destination
Vollmer Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.40 | $4.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 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 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
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
Morning in Whitman on Friday
Local time
6:38 AM
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
23 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
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 Eddystone, PA to Whitman, PA covers 13.2 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delaware Expressway, Chester Pike, South 7th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 miles from Eddystone, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.19 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 13.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.4 miles (US 13 / Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (South Stewart Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Eddystone, 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 First State National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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