Origin
Hickory, PA
Late night in Hickory on Thursday
Local time
1:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hickory, PA to Whitman, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 32m
Distance
324.1 mi
522 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 19m
★
6 AM
5h 32m
8 AM
5h 59m
10 AM
5h 41m
12 PM
5h 39m
3 PM
5h 43m
5 PM
5h 57m
8 PM
5h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hickory, PA
Haneul Trac
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Hickory, PA to Whitman, PA covers 324.1 miles and takes about 5h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Westland Road, Western Avenue, West Pike Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
162.1 miles from Hickory, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 32m drive with frequent turns across 324.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westland 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 32m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hickory, PA to Whitman, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westland Road | — | — |
| Western Avenue | — | — |
| West Pike Street | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Hill Church Houston Road | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| Brownlee Road | — | — |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Westland Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickory, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Westland Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Westland Road
3
Continue on Western Avenue
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Western Avenue
4
Turn left onto West Pike Street
338 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Pike Street
5
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Main Street
6
Continue on Hill Church Houston Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Hill Church Houston Road
7
Turn right
4.1 mi
·
6 min
8
Turn slight right
138 ft
·
3 sec
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
10
Exit the roundabout
440 ft
·
9 sec
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brownlee Road
187 ft
·
4 sec
·
Brownlee Road
12
Exit the roundabout onto Brownlee Road
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Brownlee Road
13
Take the ramp left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
14
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
30 mi
·
41 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
17
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi
·
4 hr 34 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
18 mi
·
26 min
·
I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
19
Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
20
Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
151 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
22
Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Oregon Vare Avenue
23
Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
24
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South 5th Street
25
Turn right onto Porter Street
466 ft
·
24 sec
·
Porter Street
26
Turn right onto South 4th Street
269 ft
·
14 sec
·
South 4th Street
27
Turn right onto Vollmer Street
236 ft
·
10 sec
·
Vollmer Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 162.1 miles from Hickory, PA, or about 2h 46m 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 71 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 162.1 miles or 2h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 32m
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 Hickory, 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 Hickory, PA
This is one driving day of about 324.1 miles and 5h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Hickory, 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 162.1 mi from Hickory, PA · 2h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
162 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 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 162.1 miles from Hickory, 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
$53.73 one way
$107.46 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
113 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $58.85 | $117.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $62.85 | $125.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $71.56 | $143.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97.2 | 1 | $34.03 | $15.56 |
| Efficient EV | 81 | 0 | $28.36 | $12.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 129.6 | 1 | $45.37 | $20.74 |
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Thursday
Local time
1:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Hancock, MD
162 mi in
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
22 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
5h 32m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hickory, PA to Whitman, PA covers 324.1 miles and takes about 5h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westland Road, Western Avenue, West Pike Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 162.1 miles from Hickory, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 32m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hickory, PA to Whitman, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hickory, PA to Whitman, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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