Origin
Northampton, PA
Afternoon in Northampton on Saturday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northampton, PA to Whitman, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
82.4 mi
133 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 32m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northampton, PA
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Whitman, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Northampton, PA to Whitman, PA covers 82.4 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, 4th Street, Cypress Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.66 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
41.2 miles from Northampton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| 4th Street | — | — |
| Cypress Street | — | — |
| Eugene Street | — | — |
| 2nd Street | — | — |
| Pine Street | — | — |
| Mickley Road | — | — |
| MacArthur Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northampton, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto 4th Street
509 ft
·
12 sec
·
4th Street
4
Turn right onto Cypress Street
433 ft
·
11 sec
·
Cypress Street
5
Continue on Eugene Street
354 ft
·
12 sec
·
Eugene Street
6
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
7
Turn right onto Pine Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Street
8
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
9
Continue on Mickley Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mickley Road
10
Turn left onto MacArthur Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MacArthur Road
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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US 22 West: Harrisburg
12
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
13
Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476 Toll: Philadelphia, Scranton
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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PATP, I 476 Toll: Philadelphia, Scranton
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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I 476 South: Philadelphia
15
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37 mi
·
39 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
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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
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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
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South 4th Street
30
Turn right onto Vollmer Street
236 ft
·
10 sec
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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 41.2 miles from Northampton, PA, or about 49m 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 18 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.2 miles or 49m 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 24m
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 Northampton, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Northampton, PA
This is one driving day of about 82.4 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Northampton, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.2 miles from Northampton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.66 one way
$27.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $14.96 | $29.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $15.98 | $31.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.19 | $36.39 |
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: 28.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.65 | $3.96 |
| Efficient EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33 | 0 | $11.54 | $5.27 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Whitman on Saturday
Local time
4:49 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
28 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 39m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
82.4 mi in 1h 39m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Northampton, PA to Whitman, PA is easy. At 1h 39m 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 Northampton, PA to Whitman, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 82.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Northampton, PA to Whitman, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Whitman, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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