Origin
Red Lion, PA
Afternoon in Red Lion on Saturday
Local time
4:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Red Lion, 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
49m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Lion, PA
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Whitman, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Red Lion, PA to Whitman, PA covers 33.8 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Street Road, Lenape Road, East Baltimore Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Street Road | — | — |
| Lenape Road | — | — |
| East Baltimore Pike | — | — |
| Conchester Highway | — | — |
| Delaware Expressway | — | — |
| PA 611 North | — | — |
| South Broad Street | — | — |
| Pattison Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Street Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Lion, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on Conservatory Road
23 ft
·
5 sec
·
Conservatory Road
2
Turn right onto Street Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Street Road
3
Turn right onto Lenape Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lenape Road
4
Turn left onto East Baltimore Pike
7.4 mi
·
12 min
·
East Baltimore Pike
5
Turn right onto Conchester Highway
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Conchester Highway
6
Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Delaware Expressway
7
Take the exit slight right toward PA 611 North: Broad Street, Pattison Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 611 North: Broad Street, Pattison Avenue
8
Turn straight onto South Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Broad Street
9
Turn slight right
318 ft
·
16 sec
10
Turn right onto Pattison Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pattison Avenue
11
Turn left onto South 7th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South 7th Street
12
Turn right onto Oregon Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Oregon Avenue
13
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South 5th Street
14
Turn right onto Porter Street
466 ft
·
24 sec
·
Porter Street
15
Turn right onto South 4th Street
269 ft
·
14 sec
·
South 4th Street
16
Turn right onto Vollmer Street
236 ft
·
10 sec
·
Vollmer Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Red Lion, 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
$5.60 one way
$11.21 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.14 | $12.27 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
4:40 PM
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m 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?
33.8 mi in 49m 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.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Street Road.
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 Red Lion, PA to Whitman, PA is easy. At 49m 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 Red Lion, 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 49m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
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 Red Lion, 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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