Origin
Pine Grove, PA
Morning in Pine Grove on Saturday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pine Grove, 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
1h 25m
Distance
53.6 mi
86 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine Grove, PA
Thomas P
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Pine Grove, PA to Whitman, PA covers 53.6 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kennett-Oxford Bypass, Delaware Expressway, East Baltimore Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.2 miles on Kennett-Oxford Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 53.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 53.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kennett-Oxford Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 17.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 38.1 miles in near I 95 / Delaware Expressway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 38.1 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 51 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.7 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.
6
38.1 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
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I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
51 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m 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
51.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
Pattison Avenue
Turn right onto Pattison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
South 7th Street
Turn left onto South 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
53.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
South 5th Street
Turn left onto South 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kennett-Oxford Bypass | 17.2 mi | 23m |
| Delaware Expressway | 12.9 mi | 17m |
| East Baltimore Pike | 9.1 mi | 15m |
| Conchester Highway | 8.1 mi | 13m |
| Street Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Lancaster Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South 7th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Pattison Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
— 17.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Grove, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on this road
28 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Ashville Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Ashville Road
3
Continue on Forge Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Forge Road
4
Turn left onto Street Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Street Road
5
Turn right onto PA 472
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lancaster Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 1 North: Kennett Square
7
Merge onto US 1
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 1
9.1 mi
·
15 min
·
East Baltimore Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 322
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Conchester Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
13 mi
·
17 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.8 mi from Pine Grove, PA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Pine Grove, 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
$8.89 one way
$17.77 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.40 | $20.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Morning in Whitman on Saturday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% 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
18 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 25m 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 Pine Grove, PA to Whitman, PA covers 53.6 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kennett-Oxford Bypass, Delaware Expressway, East Baltimore Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.8 miles from Pine Grove, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.89 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 53.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 38.1 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 51 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.7 miles (Pattison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pine Grove, PA to Whitman, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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