Origin
Paupack, PA
Afternoon in Paupack on Saturday
Local time
4:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paupack, PA to Whitman, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 5m
Distance
140.2 mi
226 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
10 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 54m
★
6 AM
3h 6m
8 AM
3h 29m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paupack, PA
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Whitman, PA
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Trip Overview
Paupack, PA to Whitman, PA is 140.2 miles and takes about 3h 5m via the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route sticks to Pennsylvania for its entirety, staying within the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive primarily on major highways, making it a practical choice for a quick trip between these two points. If you're looking for a no-fuss way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning, this is a solid option.
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
70.1 miles from Paupack, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 67.3 mi | 1h 13m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 15.6 mi | 22m |
| Keystone Shortway | 9 mi | 10m |
| PA 903 | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| I 380 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| I 84 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Church Street | 4.9 mi | 9m |
| Lake Wallenpaupack Road | 4.1 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 67.3 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paupack, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on Gumbletown Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Gumbletown Road
2
Turn right onto PA 390
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
PA 390
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
4
Merge onto I 84
5.6 mi
·
6 min
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I 84
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward PA 507: Greentown, Lake Wallenpaupack
6
Turn left onto PA 507
4.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Lake Wallenpaupack Road
7
Continue on PA 191
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Sterling Road
8
Turn slight right onto PA 423
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Carlton Road
9
Continue on PA 423
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Church Street
10
Continue on PA 423
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 423
11
Turn slight right onto PA 423
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Church Street
12
Turn left onto PA 423
452 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn right onto PA 423
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
15
Merge onto I 380
6.7 mi
·
7 min
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I 380
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
17
Merge onto I 80
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Keystone Shortway
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward PA 115: Brodheadsville, Blakeslee
19
Keep slight left at fork
179 ft
·
4 sec
20
Turn left onto PA 115
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
PA 115
21
Turn right onto PA 903
7.2 mi
·
11 min
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PA 903
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown
Use the left lane.
23
Merge onto I 476; PATP
67 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
26
Continue on I 476
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 16
Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
Use the slight right lane.
28
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 16A
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
Use the slight left lane.
29
Merge onto I 76
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 347B
Toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
32
Keep slight left at fork
151 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
33
Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Oregon Vare Avenue
34
Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
Use the left lane.
35
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
36
Turn right onto Porter Street
465 ft
·
24 sec
·
Porter Street
37
Turn right onto South 4th Street
270 ft
·
13 sec
·
South 4th Street
38
Turn right onto Vollmer Street
238 ft
·
10 sec
·
Vollmer Street
39
Arrive at destination
Vollmer Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 5m duration, this is easily a same-day trip, so you can leave Paupack any time and still arrive in Whitman with plenty of daylight. There's only one recommended stop, so consider making it a gas and stretch break about halfway through your drive. The longest stretch without a major exit is 67.3 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, so make sure you have enough fuel before embarking on that segment. The total fuel cost is estimated at $23, which is quite manageable for a trip of this length.
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 70.1 miles from Paupack, PA, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.3 miles.
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 31 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.1 miles or 1h 39m 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 28m
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 Paupack, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Paupack, PA
This is one driving day of about 140.2 miles and 3h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Paupack, 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.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 67.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.1 miles from Paupack, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 265 decision points cluster between mile 31.1 and 121.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
31.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West: Hazleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1A
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
7
50.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the ramp toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown
7
117.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m in
|
I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
121.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
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 16
Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Vall...
8
121.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 16A
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.24 one way
$46.49 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $25.46 | $50.91 |
| premium | $4.93 | $27.19 | $54.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.95 | $61.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.76
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(67.3 mi)
$8.76
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Blink Charging Station
Lehighton, Pennsylvania
Blink
1 DCFC
Applegreen Electric Charging Station
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Other
1 DCFC
Rivian Waypoints
Long Pond, Pennsylvania
Rivian
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Blakeslee, Pennsylvania
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Tesla
1 DCFC
Applegreen Electric Charging Station
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Hawley, Pennsylvania
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla: 4
Other: 2
ChargePoint: 2
Blink: 1
Rivian: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.1 | 0 | $14.72 | $6.73 |
| Efficient EV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.27 | $5.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.63 | $8.97 |
Gas CO2
49 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.
Destination
Whitman, PA
Afternoon in Whitman on Saturday
Local time
4:16 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
32 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
3h 5m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
$1
near mile 135.3
Park Closure: Congress Hall Temporary Closure
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 140.2
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 120.8
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
21 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 120.8
View on nps.gov
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
$10
near mile 4.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 79% of the route on major highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, including a continuous stretch of 67.3 miles. Expect to transition from the turnpike to other expressways like the Schuylkill Expressway and then the Keystone Shortway. The frequency of exits will likely increase as you approach your destination, signaling a shift from high-speed cruising to more local road navigation.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 67.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Schuylkill Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 140.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 31.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 50.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.7 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Paupack, PA and Whitman, PA, road signs point toward Lake Wallenpaupack, Blakeslee, Patp South and Valley Forge.
Lake Wallenpaupack
9.1 mi in
|
~13m
Blakeslee
40.6 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Patp South
50.3 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Valley Forge
121.3 mi in
|
~2h 36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 140.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Paupack, PA to Whitman, PA covers 140.2 miles and takes about 3h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Schuylkill Expressway, Keystone Shortway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.1 miles from Paupack, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.24 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 140.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 31.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 50.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.7 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Paupack, PA and Whitman, PA, road signs point toward Lake Wallenpaupack, Blakeslee, Patp South and Valley Forge.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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