The drive from Fairmount, PA to Whitman, PA covers 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kennett-Oxford Bypass, Delaware Expressway, East Baltimore Pike for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.2 miles on Kennett-Oxford Bypass.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.7 miles from Fairmount, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 61.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 36m drive with frequent turns across 61.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kennett-Oxford Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 20.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 45.8 miles in near I 95 / Delaware Expressway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 45.8 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.4 miles (Pattison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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45.8 mi into trip|~1h 12m in|I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
58.7 mi into trip|~1h 29m 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
59.4 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|Pattison Avenue
Turn right onto Pattison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
60 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|South 7th Street
Turn left onto South 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
61 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|South 5th Street
Turn left onto South 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
20.2 mi
27m
Delaware Expressway
12.9 mi
17m
East Baltimore Pike
9.1 mi
15m
Conchester Highway
8.1 mi
13m
Nottingham Road
2.7 mi
4m
West Christine Road
2.6 mi
4m
Little Britain Road North
2.3 mi
4m
South 7th Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
— 20.2 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmount, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on Fairmount Road
49 ft·9 sec·Fairmount Road
2
Turn left onto Little Britain Road North
2.3 mi·4 min·Little Britain Road North
3
Turn left onto Green Lane
0.5 mi·1 min·Green Lane
4
At end of road, turn left onto PA 272
2.7 mi·4 min·Nottingham Road
5
Continue on PA 272
0.7 mi·1 min·West Christine Road
6
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 272
1.8 mi·2 min·West Christine Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
8
Merge onto US 1
20 mi·27 min·Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 1
9.1 mi·15 min·East Baltimore Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto US 322
8.1 mi·13 min·Conchester Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
13 mi·17 min·Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 17Toward PA 611 North: Broad Street, Pattison AvenueUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto PA 611
0.1 mi·21 sec·South Broad Street
14
Turn slight right
318 ft·15 sec
15
Turn right onto Pattison Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Pattison Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto South 7th Street
0.8 mi·1 min·South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Oregon Avenue
0.2 mi·24 sec·Oregon Avenue
18
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Porter Street
465 ft·24 sec·Porter Street
20
Turn right onto South 4th Street
270 ft·13 sec·South 4th Street
21
Turn right onto Vollmer Street
238 ft·10 sec·Vollmer Street
22
Arrive at destination
Vollmer Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30.7 miles from Fairmount, PA, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.2 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 14 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.7 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 21m
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 Fairmount, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fairmount, PA
This is one driving day of about 61.4 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Fairmount, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Kennett-Oxford Bypass for about 20.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.7 mi from Fairmount, PA
· 46m into the drive
The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Fairmount, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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...
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...
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...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 38.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.18 one way
$20.36 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$11.15
$22.30
premium
$4.93
$11.91
$23.82
diesel
$5.61
$13.56
$27.11
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 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
18.4
0
$6.45
$2.95
Efficient EV
15.4
0
$5.37
$2.46
EV Truck/SUV
24.6
0
$8.60
$3.93
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Fairmount, PA
Morning
in Fairmount on Friday
Local time
10:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Whitman, PA
Morning
in Whitman on Friday
Local time
10:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Westtown, PA
31 mi in
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
25 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 36m 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 Fairmount, PA to Whitman, PA covers 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kennett-Oxford Bypass, Delaware Expressway, East Baltimore Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.7 miles from Fairmount, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.18 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 61.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 45.8 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.4 miles (Pattison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fairmount, 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 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.
