Origin
Freemansburg, PA
Morning in Freemansburg on Saturday
Local time
8:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
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Live forecast
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 40m
Distance
86.2 mi
139 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Freemansburg, PA
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Whitman, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Freemansburg, PA to Whitman, PA covers 86.2 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pembroke Road, Stefko Boulevard, Daly Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.29 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
43.1 miles from Freemansburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 86.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m 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 40m drive with frequent turns across 86.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pembroke Road 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 Freemansburg, PA to Whitman, PA is easy. At 1h 40m 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 Freemansburg, PA to Whitman, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Road | — | — |
| Stefko Boulevard | — | — |
| Daly Avenue | — | — |
| Hayes Street | — | — |
| Mountain Drive North | — | — |
| PA-378 | — | — |
| West Broad Street | — | — |
| John Fries Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pembroke Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freemansburg, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on Garfield Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Garfield Street
2
Turn left onto Pembroke Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pembroke Road
3
Turn left onto Stefko Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Stefko Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Daly Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Daly Avenue
5
Turn left onto Hayes Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hayes Street
6
Turn slight right onto Mountain Drive North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Drive North
7
Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Drive North
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mountain Drive North
8
Turn left onto PA-378
417 ft
·
9 sec
·
PA-378
9
Continue on PA-378
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
PA-378
10
Turn left
6.2 mi
·
10 min
11
Turn sharp right onto West Broad Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broad Street
12
Continue on John Fries Highway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
John Fries Highway
13
Take the ramp slight right toward PATP
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
PATP
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 476 South: Philadelphia
15
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
16
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
17
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
18
Continue on Mid-County Expressway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
19
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
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 76 East: Philadelphia
21
Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
22
Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
23
Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
24
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
151 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
25
Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Oregon Vare Avenue
26
Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
27
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South 5th Street
28
Turn right onto Porter Street
466 ft
·
24 sec
·
Porter Street
29
Turn right onto South 4th Street
269 ft
·
14 sec
·
South 4th Street
30
Turn right onto Vollmer Street
236 ft
·
10 sec
·
Vollmer Street
31
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 43.1 miles from Freemansburg, PA, or about 50m 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 19 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.1 miles or 50m 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 25m
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 86.2 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Freemansburg, 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 43.1 mi from Freemansburg, PA · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.1 miles from Freemansburg, 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
$14.29 one way
$28.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.65 | $31.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.72 | $33.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.03 | $38.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.05 | $4.14 |
| Efficient EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.54 | $3.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.07 | $5.52 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Morning in Whitman on Saturday
Local time
8:47 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
17 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 40m 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 Freemansburg, PA to Whitman, PA covers 86.2 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pembroke Road, Stefko Boulevard, Daly Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.1 miles from Freemansburg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.29 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 Freemansburg, PA to Whitman, PA is easy. At 1h 40m 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 Freemansburg, PA to Whitman, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Freemansburg, 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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