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Trip from Morgan, 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

30m

Distance

17.8 mi

29 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m

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

Downtown Morgan, PA, PA

Morgan, PA

cottonbro studio

Downtown Whitman, PA, PA

Whitman, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Morgan, PA to Whitman, PA covers 17.8 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Delaware Expressway, Edgmont Avenue, East Dutton Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.4 miles on Delaware Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.95 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Morgan, PA to Whitman, PA covers 17.8 miles and takes about 30m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Delaware Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Dutton Mill Road.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 17.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Dutton Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Dutton Mill Road

Turn left onto East Dutton Mill Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue

Turn right onto PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
4.9 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, US 13 Truck South: Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95 North, US 13 Truck South: Philadelp...
8
15.1 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward PA 611 North: Broad Street, Pattison Avenue

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 17 Toward PA 611 North: Broad Street, Pattison Ave...
6
15.9 mi into trip | ~26m in | Pattison Avenue

Turn right onto Pattison Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Morgan, PA to Whitman, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Chester along the way.

Chester

4.7 mi in | ~8m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Delaware Expressway 9.4 mi 12m
Edgmont Avenue 1.9 mi 3m
East Dutton Mill Road 1.6 mi 2m
South 7th Street 0.8 mi 1m
East 22nd Street 0.6 mi 1m
Pattison Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
MacDade Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
South 5th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Delaware Expressway — 9.4 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

150 ft · 17 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Concord Road

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Concord Road
3

Turn left onto East Dutton Mill Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Dutton Mill Road
Use the left lane.
4

Turn right onto PA 352

1.9 mi · 3 min · Edgmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn left onto East 22nd Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 22nd Street
6

Turn straight onto MacDade Boulevard

0.3 mi · 24 sec · MacDade Boulevard
7

Continue on Macdade Boulevard

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Macdade Boulevard
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 95: Philadelphia, Chester
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North, US 13 Truck South: Philadelphia Use the slight left lane.
10

Merge onto I 95

9.4 mi · 12 min · Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 17 Toward PA 611 North: Broad Street, Pattison Avenue Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn straight onto PA 611

0.1 mi · 21 sec · South Broad Street
13

Turn slight right

318 ft · 15 sec
14

Turn right onto Pattison Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Pattison Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn left onto South 7th Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
16

Turn right onto Oregon Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Oregon Avenue
17

Turn left onto South 5th Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
18

Turn right onto Porter Street

465 ft · 24 sec · Porter Street
19

Turn right onto South 4th Street

270 ft · 13 sec · South 4th Street
20

Turn right onto Vollmer Street

238 ft · 10 sec · Vollmer Street
21

Arrive at destination

Vollmer Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.95 one way

$5.90 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.23 $6.46
premium $4.93 $3.45 $6.90
diesel $5.61 $3.93 $7.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.3 0 $1.87 $0.85
Efficient EV 4.5 0 $1.56 $0.71
EV Truck/SUV 7.1 0 $2.49 $1.14

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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 17, 2026

Origin

Morgan, PA

Afternoon in Morgan on Friday

Local time

1:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Whitman, PA

Afternoon in Whitman on Friday

Local time

1:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 10 to 15 mph 29% chance Live forecast

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

35 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

30m 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 Morgan, PA to Whitman, PA covers 17.8 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Delaware Expressway, Edgmont Avenue, East Dutton Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 8.9 miles from Morgan, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.95 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 15 decision points packed into just 17.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Dutton Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Morgan, PA to Whitman, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Chester along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and First State 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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