Origin
Pennside, PA
Late night in Pennside on Friday
Local time
12:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pennside, PA to Whitman, PA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
67.6 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pennside, PA
Michael Taccetta
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Pennside, PA to Whitman, PA covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 76, Morgantown Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 67.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 29m highway drive covering 67.6 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 76. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 27.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.6 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.1 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 176 South: Morgantown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 176 South: Morgantown
7
16.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
8
44.1 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
I 76
Take the exit onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
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 326
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
6
62.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
65.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 347B
Toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
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 Pennside, PA to Whitman, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Philadelphia along the way.
Philadelphia
44.1 mi in
|
~53m
|
via I 76
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 27.5 mi | 29m |
| I 76 | 18 mi | 26m |
| Morgantown Expressway | 11.4 mi | 12m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West Shore Bypass | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Perkiomen Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bingaman Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 27.5 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennside, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on Brighton Avenue
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Brighton Avenue
2
Turn right onto Harvey Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Harvey Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto Bingaman Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bingaman Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Oley Turnpike Road
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Oley Turnpike Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 422 BUS
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Perkiomen Avenue
6
Turn right onto East Neversink Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Neversink Road
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 422 West
8
Merge onto US 422
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Shore Bypass
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 176 South: Morgantown
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on I 176
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Morgantown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 76; PATP
27 mi
·
29 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto I 76
18 mi
·
26 min
·
I 76
Exit 326
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 347B
Toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
16
Keep slight left at fork
151 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
17
Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Oregon Vare Avenue
18
Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Porter Street
465 ft
·
24 sec
·
Porter Street
21
Turn right onto South 4th Street
270 ft
·
13 sec
·
South 4th Street
22
Turn right onto Vollmer Street
238 ft
·
10 sec
·
Vollmer Street
23
Arrive at destination
Vollmer Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.8 mi from Pennside, PA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.8 miles from Pennside, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.21 one way
$22.41 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.27 | $24.55 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.11 | $26.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.93 | $29.85 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.57
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(27.5 mi)
$3.57
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$4
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.46 | $4.33 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Late night in Whitman on Friday
Local time
12:53 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
3 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 29m 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 Pennside, PA to Whitman, PA covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 76, Morgantown Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.8 miles from Pennside, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.21 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.6 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.1 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Pennside, PA to Whitman, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Philadelphia along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
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