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Trip from Hampton, PA to Whitman, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 30m

Distance

136.4 mi

220 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 21m ★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 25m

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

census designated place in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States

Hampton, PA

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Downtown Whitman, PA, PA

Whitman, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Hampton, PA to Whitman, PA covers 136.4 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Carlisle Pike, I 76, I 76 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.61 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

68.2 miles from Hampton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 136.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 30m 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 2h 30m drive with frequent turns across 136.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Carlisle Pike 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 Hampton, PA to Whitman, PA is easy. At 2h 30m 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 Hampton, PA to Whitman, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Carlisle Pike
I 76
I 76 East
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Schuylkill Expressway
Passyunk Avenue
West Oregon Vare Avenue
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Carlisle Pike — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

328 ft · 5 sec · the route
2

Exit the roundabout onto Carlisle Pike

5.5 mi · 7 min · Carlisle Pike
3

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 34 sec
4

Merge slight left

14 mi · 18 min
5

Continue straight

1.9 mi · 2 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
7

Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

0.3 mi · 38 sec · I 76 East: Philadelphia
8

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

90 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
9

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

18 mi · 26 min · I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
10

Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

3.0 mi · 4 min · Schuylkill Expressway
11

Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
12

Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge

151 ft · 6 sec · 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
15

Turn left onto South 5th Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · South 5th Street
16

Turn right onto Porter Street

466 ft · 24 sec · Porter Street
17

Turn right onto South 4th Street

269 ft · 14 sec · South 4th Street
18

Turn right onto Vollmer Street

236 ft · 10 sec · Vollmer Street
19

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.2 miles from Hampton, PA, or about 1h 15m 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 30 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 68.2 miles or 1h 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Whitman, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hampton, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hampton, PA

This is one driving day of about 136.4 miles and 2h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Hampton, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68.2 mi from Hampton, PA · 1h 15m into the drive

township in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Earl, PA

68 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

Lemoyne, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Earl, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.2 miles from Hampton, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Whitman, PA.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.61 one way

$45.23 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $24.77 $49.53
premium $4.93 $26.45 $52.91
diesel $5.61 $30.12 $60.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.9 0 $14.32 $6.55
Efficient EV 34.1 0 $11.94 $5.46
EV Truck/SUV 54.6 0 $19.10 $8.73

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hampton, PA

Afternoon in Hampton on Friday

Local time

12:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Whitman, PA

Afternoon in Whitman on Friday

Local time

12:00 PM

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

26 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

2h 30m 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 Hampton, PA to Whitman, PA covers 136.4 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Carlisle Pike, I 76, I 76 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 68.2 miles from Hampton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.61 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Hampton, PA to Whitman, PA is easy. At 2h 30m 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 Hampton, PA to Whitman, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Hampton, 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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