Origin
Green Tree, PA
Late night in Green Tree on Saturday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Green Tree, 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
45m
Distance
29.1 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Tree, PA
Nothing Ahead
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Green Tree, PA to Whitman, PA covers 29.1 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Schuylkill Expressway, US 202, Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.4 miles on Schuylkill Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 45m highway drive covering 29.1 miles, with most of the trip on Schuylkill Expressway and US 202. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.4 miles on Schuylkill Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Schuylkill Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Schuylkill Expressway and US 202. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 29.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.5 miles (I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Devon Park Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Devon Park Driv...
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
6
23.5 mi into trip
|
~35m 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.
6
26.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 347B
Toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
6
26.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Schuylkill Expressway | 19.4 mi | 27m |
| US 202 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Bear Hill Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Swedesford Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Paoli Pike | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Lancaster Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Schuylkill Expressway
— 19.4 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Tree, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on Paoli Pike
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Paoli Pike
2
Merge onto US 30
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lancaster Avenue
3
Turn left onto PA 252
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bear Hill Road
4
Continue on PA 252
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Swedesford Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 202 North: King of Prussia
6
Merge onto US 202
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 202
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Devon Park Drive
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
9
Merge onto I 76
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 347B
Toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
12
Keep slight left at fork
151 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
13
Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Oregon Vare Avenue
14
Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Porter Street
465 ft
·
24 sec
·
Porter Street
17
Turn right onto South 4th Street
270 ft
·
13 sec
·
South 4th Street
18
Turn right onto Vollmer Street
238 ft
·
10 sec
·
Vollmer Street
19
Arrive at destination
Vollmer Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.82 one way
$9.65 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.28 | $10.57 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
46 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
45m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Green Tree, PA to Whitman, PA covers 29.1 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Schuylkill Expressway, US 202, Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 miles from Green Tree, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.82 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 is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 29.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.5 miles (I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Green Tree, 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 Valley Forge 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.
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