Origin
Fountain Hill, PA
Late night in Fountain Hill on Saturday
Local time
5:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fountain Hill, PA to Whitman, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
62.1 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fountain Hill, PA
Kristopher Hines
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Fountain Hill, PA to Whitman, PA covers 62.1 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Hoffert Street, Moravia Street, Frederick Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.30 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
31.1 miles from Fountain Hill, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 62.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 62.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Hoffert Street 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fountain Hill, PA to Whitman, PA is easy. At 1h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fountain Hill, PA to Whitman, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Hoffert Street | — | — |
| Moravia Street | — | — |
| Frederick Street | — | — |
| PA-378 | — | — |
| West Pumping Station Road | — | — |
| Portzer Road | — | — |
| John Fries Highway | — | — |
| PATP | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Hoffert Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fountain Hill, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on Broadway
449 ft
·
11 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn right onto South Hoffert Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Hoffert Street
3
Turn left onto Moravia Street
436 ft
·
20 sec
·
Moravia Street
4
Turn right onto Frederick Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Frederick Street
5
Turn right onto PA-378
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
PA-378
6
Continue on PA-378
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
PA-378
7
Turn left
5.1 mi
·
8 min
8
Turn right onto West Pumping Station Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pumping Station Road
9
Turn left onto Portzer Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Portzer Road
10
Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Portzer Road
11
Turn right onto John Fries Highway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
John Fries Highway
12
Take the ramp slight right toward PATP
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
PATP
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 476 South: Philadelphia
14
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
15
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
16
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
17
Continue on Mid-County Expressway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 76 East: Philadelphia
20
Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
21
Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
22
Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
151 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
24
Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Oregon Vare Avenue
25
Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
26
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South 5th Street
27
Turn right onto Porter Street
466 ft
·
24 sec
·
Porter Street
28
Turn right onto South 4th Street
269 ft
·
14 sec
·
South 4th Street
29
Turn right onto Vollmer Street
236 ft
·
10 sec
·
Vollmer Street
30
Arrive at your destination
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 31.1 miles from Fountain Hill, PA, or about 45m 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 14 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.1 miles or 45m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Whitman, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fountain Hill, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fountain Hill, PA
This is one driving day of about 62.1 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Fountain Hill, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.1 mi from Fountain Hill, PA · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Fountain Hill, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.30 one way
$20.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.04 | $24.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
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: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Late night in Whitman on Saturday
Local time
5:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
28 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 31m 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 Fountain Hill, PA to Whitman, PA covers 62.1 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Hoffert Street, Moravia Street, Frederick Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.1 miles from Fountain Hill, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.30 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.
The drive from Fountain Hill, PA to Whitman, PA is easy. At 1h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fountain Hill, PA to Whitman, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fountain Hill, PA to Whitman, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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