Origin
Wampum, PA
Afternoon in Wampum on Monday
Local time
12:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wampum, PA to New Wilmington, PA
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
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6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Wampum, PA to New Wilmington, PA covers 19.5 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Beaver Valley Expressway, PA 18, PA 158 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10 miles on Beaver Valley Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9.7 miles from Wampum, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 29m highway drive covering 19.5 miles, with most of the trip on Beaver Valley Expressway and PA 18. The longest continuous stretch is about 10 miles on Beaver Valley Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Beaver Valley Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 10 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Beaver Valley Expressway and PA 18. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Darlington Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Darlington Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Darlington Road
Turn right onto Darlington Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
14.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward PA 18
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward PA 18
4
15.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
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PA 18 / Wilmington Road
At end of road, turn left onto PA 18 / Wilmington Road
Navigation decision point
4
18.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
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Beechwood Road
Turn right onto Beechwood Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Valley Expressway | 10 mi | 11m |
| PA 18 | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| PA 158 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Glen Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Wilmington Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Galilee Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Market Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Beechwood Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Beaver Valley Expressway
— 10 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wampum, PA and New Wilmington, PA.
1
Start on PA 288
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Darlington Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Darlington Road
3
Turn right onto PA 18
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
PA 18
4
Turn left onto PA 168
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Galilee Road
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 376 Toll
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Beaver Valley Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward PA 18
8
Turn right onto Mitchell Road
460 ft
·
10 sec
·
Mitchell Road
9
Turn left onto Glen Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Glen Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto PA 18
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilmington Road
11
Turn right onto PA 158
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 158
12
Turn right onto Beechwood Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Beechwood Road
13
Turn left onto PA 956
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Market Street
14
Turn right onto PA 208
90 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Neshannock Avenue
15
Turn right
25 ft
·
1 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 9.7 miles from Wampum, PA, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10 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 19.5 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.7 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Wilmington, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wampum, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Wampum, PA
This is one driving day of about 19.5 miles and 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wampum, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Beaver Valley Expressway for about 10 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.7 mi from Wampum, PA · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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
Arriving in New Wilmington, PA
The final approach into New Wilmington, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New Wilmington, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.23 one way
$6.45 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
New Wilmington, PA
Afternoon in New Wilmington on Monday
Local time
12:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Mina, NY
10 mi in
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
21 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
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 Wampum, PA to New Wilmington, PA covers 19.5 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Beaver Valley Expressway, PA 18, PA 158. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 miles from Wampum, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.23 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 is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Darlington Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Wampum, PA to New Wilmington, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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