Origin
Parkside, PA
Late night in Parkside on Friday
Local time
1:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkside, PA to Whitman, PA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parkside, PA
Flo Zimmermann
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Parkside, PA to Whitman, PA covers 14.9 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Delaware Expressway, South 7th Street, East 22nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.4 miles on Delaware Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 25m highway drive covering 14.9 miles, with most of the trip on Delaware Expressway and South 7th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.4 miles on Delaware Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and South 7th Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.
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 14.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles (Pattison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
2 mi into trip
|
~4m 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
12.2 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
13 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Pattison Avenue
Turn right onto Pattison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
13.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
South 7th Street
Turn left onto South 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
14.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
South 5th Street
Turn left onto South 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Parkside, PA to Whitman, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Chester along the way.
Chester
1.8 mi in
|
~4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| South 7th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 22nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pattison Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Edgmont Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| MacDade Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Oregon Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 9.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkside, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on West Chelton Road
449 ft
·
25 sec
·
West Chelton Road
2
Turn right onto Norfolk Lane
282 ft
·
18 sec
·
Norfolk Lane
3
Turn left onto West Roland Road
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Roland Road
4
Turn right onto PA 352
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Edgmont Avenue
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
$2.47 one way
$4.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Friday
Local time
1:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
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
24 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
25m 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 Parkside, PA to Whitman, PA covers 14.9 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delaware Expressway, South 7th Street, East 22nd Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Parkside, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.47 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 14.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles (Pattison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Parkside, 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.
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