Trip from Freemansburg, 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 36m

Distance

65.6 mi

106 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 29m ★

6 AM

1h 37m

8 AM

1h 51m

10 AM

1h 42m

12 PM

1h 40m

3 PM

1h 42m

5 PM

1h 50m

8 PM

1h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Freemansburg, PA to Whitman, PA covers 65.6 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Schuylkill Expressway, PA 309 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.88 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

32.8 miles from Freemansburg, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	24.3 mi	26m
Schuylkill Expressway	15.6 mi	22m
PA 309	5.1 mi	8m
PA-378	4.7 mi	7m
Mid-County Expressway	3.4 mi	4m
John Fries Highway	2.6 mi	3m
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue	1.8 mi	3m
Mountain Drive North	1.7 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 24.3 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Freemansburg, PA and Whitman, PA.

Start on Garfield Street

0.2 mi · 51 sec · Garfield Street

Turn left onto Pembroke Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pembroke Road

Turn left onto Stefko Boulevard

1.1 mi · 2 min · Stefko Boulevard

Turn right onto PA 412

0.5 mi · 1 min · Daly Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Hayes Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Hayes Street

Turn slight right onto Mountain Drive North

0.6 mi · 1 min · Mountain Drive North

Keep slight right at fork onto Mountain Drive North

1.1 mi · 2 min · Mountain Drive North

Turn left onto PA 378

416 ft · 8 sec · PA-378

Continue on PA 378

4.6 mi · 7 min · PA-378

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto PA 309

5.1 mi · 8 min · PA 309

Turn right onto West Pumping Station Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

Turn left onto Portzer Road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Portzer Road

Continue on Portzer Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Portzer Road

Turn right onto PA 663

2.6 mi · 3 min · John Fries Highway

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward PATP

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 476; PATP

24 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 476; PATP

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Exit 20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 476

3.4 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 16 Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 16A Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 76

13 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

3.0 mi · 4 min · Schuylkill Expressway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 347B Toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

Keep slight left at fork

151 ft · 5 sec

Toward I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge

Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

0.1 mi · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto South 5th Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · South 5th Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Porter Street

465 ft · 24 sec · Porter Street

Turn right onto South 4th Street

270 ft · 13 sec · South 4th Street

Turn right onto Vollmer Street

238 ft · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

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 32.8 miles from Freemansburg, PA, or about 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.3 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 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 32.8 miles or 51m 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 20m

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 Freemansburg, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Freemansburg, PA

This is one driving day of about 65.6 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Freemansburg, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 24.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Norriton, PA

33 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

Perkasie, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Skippack, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Freemansburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Djakarta Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 65.6

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+12154638888

Visit website

Amsale Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1.9 mi

Satellite Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

RIM Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 65.6

Hours: 12–10 pm

+12154653515

Visit website

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1.2 mi

CNT Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2.4 mi

Djakarta Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 65.6

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+12154638888

Visit website

Amsale Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12153974420

Visit website

Satellite Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 61

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12672772623

Visit website

Artesano Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.6

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12673318457

Visit website

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 61

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14452232683

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 18.6 and 60.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

18.6 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 South: Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia

43.2 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

46.8 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge

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 16 Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Vall...

47.1 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 16A Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia

60.1 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.88 one way

$21.75 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$11.91	$23.82
premium	$4.93	$12.72	$25.44
diesel	$5.61	$14.48	$28.97

Estimated Tolls: $3.17

Pennsylvania Turnpike (24.3 mi) $3.17

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.7	$6.89	$3.15
Efficient EV	16.4	$5.74	$2.62
EV Truck/SUV	26.2	$9.18	$4.20

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Freemansburg, PA

Afternoon in Freemansburg on Saturday

Local time

2:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Whitman, PA

Afternoon in Whitman on Saturday

Local time

2:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Partly Sunny

E 5 to 10 mph 1% chance 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

18 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

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 near mile 61.1

Park Closure: Congress Hall Temporary Closure

View on nps.gov

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 65.6

View on nps.gov

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 47.5

View on nps.gov

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 47.5

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

65.6 mi in 1h 36m, mostly highway — 24.3 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 24.3 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Schuylkill Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.6 miles you will encounter 25 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 18.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.2 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Freemansburg, PA and Whitman, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Valley Forge.

Patp

18.3 mi in | ~33m

Valley Forge

46.8 mi in | ~1h 7m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 65.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.17 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Whitman, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Whitman, PA before heading back.

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.

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Trip from Freemansburg, PA to Whitman, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Djakarta Cafe

RIM Cafe

Djakarta Cafe

Amsale Cafe

Satellite Cafe

Artesano Cafe

Cafe Liz

RIM Cafe

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

CNT Cafe

The Franklin Institute

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Schuylkill River Trail

Fischer's Park

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

MindEscape Escape Room Philadelphia

Independence Hall

NEST Center City

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Freemansburg, PA

Whitman, PA

Same local time

18 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 36m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Valley Forge National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

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