Trip from Temple, PA to Whitman, PA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

71.7 mi

115 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 28m ★

6 AM

1h 35m

8 AM

1h 49m

10 AM

1h 40m

12 PM

1h 38m

3 PM

1h 40m

5 PM

1h 48m

8 PM

1h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Temple, PA

Maciej Cisowski

Whitman, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

This 71.7-mile drive from Temple, PA to Whitman, PA is a straightforward trip, taking about 1 hour and 34 minutes. The route is heavily focused on highways, with 83% of the journey on major roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-76. Given its short duration and the straightforward nature of the drive, it's perfectly suited as a one-day trip. You can expect a fuel cost of approximately $12 for this journey. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you won't be crossing major regional boundaries on this relatively quick journey.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

35.9 miles from Temple, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 71.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 71.7-mile route, with 83% of your travel time spent on major roadways including the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Morgantown Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.5 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. This means you'll experience consistent highway speeds for significant portions of the drive. While it's primarily a high-speed journey, be aware of the transition as you move onto and off these main arteries.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 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 5.3 miles in near US 422 Business / Washington Street.

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 71.7 miles you will encounter 19 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 5.3 miles (US 422 Business / Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (North 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 422 Business / Washington Street

Turn right onto US 422 Business / Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

5.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | North 4th Street

Turn left onto North 4th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

6.3 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the ramp toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown

20.3 mi into trip | ~28m 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

48.2 mi into trip | ~58m 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Temple, PA and Whitman, PA, road signs point toward Morgantown and Philadelphia.

Morgantown

6.3 mi in | ~11m

Philadelphia

48.2 mi in | ~58m | 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
North 5th Street Highway	4.8 mi	8m
Schuylkill Expressway	3 mi	4m
West Shore Bypass	2 mi	2m
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue	1.8 mi	3m
North 4th 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 Temple, PA and Whitman, PA.

Start on Euclid Avenue

306 ft · 15 sec · Euclid Avenue

Turn right onto Lamont Avenue

377 ft · 22 sec · Lamont Avenue

Turn left onto Mount Laurel Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Mount Laurel Road

Turn left onto US 222 BUS

4.8 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street Highway

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto US 422 Business

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Washington Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto North 4th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North 4th Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 222 BUS

273 ft · 4 sec · South 4th Street

Continue on US 222 Business

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Bingaman Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown

Merge onto US 422

2.0 mi · 2 min · West Shore Bypass

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward I 176 South: Morgantown Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 176

11 mi · 12 min · Morgantown Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

27 mi · 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

3.0 mi · 4 min · Schuylkill Expressway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 347B Toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

Keep slight left at fork

151 ft · 5 sec

Toward I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge

Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

0.1 mi · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto South 5th Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · South 5th Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Porter Street

465 ft · 24 sec · Porter Street

Turn right onto South 4th Street

270 ft · 13 sec · South 4th Street

Turn right onto Vollmer Street

238 ft · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

Arrive at destination

Vollmer Street

Trip Plan

With a duration of just over 1.5 hours, this drive offers flexibility. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid potential rush hour traffic on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you can easily complete this trip without needing to plan specific breaks, though rest stops are available along the turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without exits is 27.5 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so it's wise to top off before you hit that segment if you're concerned.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 35.9 miles from Temple, PA, or about 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.5 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 16 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.9 miles or 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Whitman, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Temple, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Temple, PA

This is one driving day of about 71.7 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Temple, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 27.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.9 mi from Temple, PA · 45m into the drive

census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

King of Prussia, PA

36 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

Montrose, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chester Springs, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Temple, 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

$11.89 one way

$23.77 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$13.02	$26.04
premium	$4.93	$13.91	$27.81
diesel	$5.61	$15.83	$31.66

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.5	$7.53	$3.44
Efficient EV	17.9	$6.27	$2.87
EV Truck/SUV	28.7	$10.04	$4.59

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Temple, PA

Night in Temple on Thursday

Local time

10:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Whitman, PA

Night in Whitman on Thursday

Local time

10:43 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

26 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 34m 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 Temple, PA to Whitman, PA covers 71.7 miles and takes about 1h 34m 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 35.9 miles from Temple, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.89 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.