Origin
West Kittanning, PA
Evening in West Kittanning on Sunday
Local time
6:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Kittanning, PA to Whitman, PA
Drive Time
6h 4m
Distance
306.6 mi
493 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 52m
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6 AM
6h 5m
8 AM
6h 31m
10 AM
6h 14m
12 PM
6h 11m
3 PM
6h 15m
5 PM
6h 29m
8 PM
5h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Kittanning, PA
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Whitman, PA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from West Kittanning to Whitman covers 306.6 miles across the Northeast, a trip that typically takes about 6 hours and 4 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a highway-focused route, it is entirely feasible as a single-day drive if you are comfortable with a full day on the road. You should budget approximately $51 for fuel to complete the journey. Relying primarily on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, I-99, and US 422, the route keeps you moving efficiently through the state. While you could break this into an overnight trip, the current duration is manageable for a solo driver or a team willing to share the workload.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
153.3 miles from West Kittanning, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a focused, high-speed experience, as 83% of your journey takes place on highways. The character of the drive is defined by a significant 181-mile stretch along the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which allows for consistent pacing and minimal local traffic interference. You will transition between major interstates and US 422, offering a mix of high-speed transit and necessary highway connectivity. The road feels purposeful and direct, prioritizing time-efficiency over wandering backroads. By keeping to these primary arteries, you maintain a steady momentum that defines the vast majority of your six-hour commute.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 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 181 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 99. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near US 422 Business / Indiana Road.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 306.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (US 422 Business / Indiana Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 72.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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US 422 Business / Indiana Road
Turn left onto US 422 Business / Indiana Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
55.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Turn left toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
6
72.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
6
101.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
8
283.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 28m 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 Along This Route
Between West Kittanning, PA and Whitman, PA, road signs point toward Bedford, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
Bedford
72.2 mi in
|
~1h 38m
Pittsburgh
100.3 mi in
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~2h 8m
Harrisburg
100.3 mi in
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~2h 8m
Patp: Pittsburgh
101.5 mi in
|
~2h 11m
Philadelphia
283.1 mi in
|
~5h 28m
|
via I 76
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 181 mi | 3h 16m |
| I 99 | 27.2 mi | 29m |
| US 422 | 24.7 mi | 31m |
| Indiana Road | 19.5 mi | 26m |
| I 76 | 18 mi | 26m |
| William Penn Highway | 16.4 mi | 19m |
| Benjamin Franklin Highway | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 181 mi, about 3h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Kittanning, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on this road
142 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Southern Avenue
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Southern Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 422 Business
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Butler Road
4
Continue on US 422 Business
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kittanning Citizens Bridge
5
Turn right onto US 422 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Water Street
6
Turn left onto US 422 Business
20 mi
·
26 min
·
Indiana Road
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on US 422; PA 56
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
US 422; PA 56
Use the none lane.
8
Continue on US 422; PA 286 Truck
18 mi
·
23 min
·
US 422; PA 286 Truck
9
Continue on US 422; PA 271
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Benjamin Franklin Highway
10
Continue on US 422
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ben Franklin Highway
11
Continue on West High Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West High Street
12
Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rowena Drive
13
Merge onto Admiral Peary Highway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Admiral Peary Highway
Toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
14
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto US 22
16 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the none lane.
16
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
18
Merge onto I 99; US 220
27 mi
·
29 min
·
I 99; US 220
19
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
20
Keep slight right at fork
284 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
21
Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Business 220
22
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
24
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
181 mi
·
3 hr 16 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the none lane.
25
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.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 347B
Toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
28
Keep slight left at fork
151 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
29
Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Oregon Vare Avenue
30
Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
Use the none lane.
31
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
32
Turn right onto Porter Street
465 ft
·
24 sec
·
Porter Street
33
Turn right onto South 4th Street
270 ft
·
13 sec
·
South 4th Street
34
Turn right onto Vollmer Street
238 ft
·
10 sec
·
Vollmer Street
35
Arrive at destination
Vollmer Street
Trip Plan
Given the 306.6-mile distance, aim for an early morning departure to avoid peak traffic and ensure you reach your destination well before nightfall. Since the itinerary includes only one planned stop, use that break strategically to refuel and stretch your legs, especially given the lengthy 181-mile stretch on the Turnpike. Keep your $51 fuel budget in mind when selecting service plazas, as prices can fluctuate significantly along major toll roads. Because this is a high-speed route, monitor your speed closely on the transitions between I-99 and the Turnpike to stay within local limits. Having a clear plan for your single stop will keep you on schedule and prevent unnecessary fatigue during this highway-heavy transit.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 153.3 miles from West Kittanning, PA, or about 3h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 181 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 80 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.3 miles or 3h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Whitman, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Kittanning, 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 West Kittanning, PA
This is one driving day of about 306.6 miles and 6h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Kittanning, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 181 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 153.3 mi from West Kittanning, PA · 3h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
153 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 153.3 miles from West Kittanning, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 181 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Whitman, PA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.73 one way
$101.47 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $55.51 | $111.03 |
| premium | $4.92 | $59.41 | $118.83 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $68.12 | $136.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $23.54
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(181 mi)
$23.54
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
$51
Tolls
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$99–$124
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92 | 1 | $32.19 | $14.72 |
| Efficient EV | 76.7 | 0 | $26.83 | $12.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 122.6 | 1 | $42.92 | $19.62 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Evening in Whitman on Sunday
Local time
6:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
13 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
6h 4m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from West Kittanning, PA to Whitman, PA covers 306.6 miles and takes about 6h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 99, US 422. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 153.3 miles from West Kittanning, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 306.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (US 422 Business / Indiana Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 72.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between West Kittanning, PA and Whitman, PA, road signs point toward Bedford, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
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