Origin
Fort Washington, PA
Night in Fort Washington on Thursday
Local time
9:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Washington, PA to Whitman, PA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
17.8 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Washington, PA
Michael Taccetta
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Washington, PA to Whitman, PA covers 17.8 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ogontz Avenue, Fort Washington Expressway, South 6th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.7 miles on Ogontz Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 17.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ogontz Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 3.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Spring Avenue.
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 17.8 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (Spring Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Fort Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Spring Avenue
Turn right onto Spring Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Fort Washington Avenue
Turn right onto Fort Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward PATP, PA 309
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PATP, PA 309
8
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 309 South: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 309 South: Philadelphia
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Old York Road
Turn right onto Old York Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fort Washington, PA to Whitman, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Patp
0.9 mi in
|
~2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ogontz Avenue | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Fort Washington Expressway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| South 6th Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| North 6th Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Germantown Avenue | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Old York Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Belfield Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ogontz Avenue
— 3.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Washington, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on Washington Lane
31 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Lane
2
Turn right onto Spring Avenue
373 ft
·
18 sec
·
Spring Avenue
3
Turn right onto Fort Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Fort Washington Avenue
4
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
5
Take the ramp
142 ft
·
3 sec
Toward PATP, PA 309
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward PA 309 South: Philadelphia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto PA 309
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Washington Expressway
8
Continue on PA 309
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
9
Continue on PA 309
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Fort Washington Expressway
10
Continue on PA 309
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Limekiln Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on PA 309
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ogontz Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on Belfield Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Belfield Avenue
13
Turn right onto Old York Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Old York Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn slight right onto Rising Sun Avenue
185 ft
·
7 sec
·
Rising Sun Avenue
15
Turn left onto Germantown Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Germantown Avenue
16
Turn straight onto North 6th Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North 6th Street
17
Continue on North 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
North 6th Street
18
Continue on Independence Mall West
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Independence Mall West
19
Continue on South 6th Street
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Turn left onto Porter Street
0.2 mi
·
45 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.95 one way
$5.90 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Night in Whitman on Thursday
Local time
9:57 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
29 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
37m 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 Fort Washington, PA to Whitman, PA covers 17.8 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ogontz Avenue, Fort Washington Expressway, South 6th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.9 miles from Fort Washington, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.95 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 17.8 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (Spring Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Fort Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Fort Washington, PA to Whitman, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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