Trip from West Pittston, 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

2h 29m

Distance

121.3 mi

195 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 19m ★

6 AM

2h 29m

8 AM

2h 50m

10 AM

2h 36m

12 PM

2h 34m

3 PM

2h 37m

5 PM

2h 49m

8 PM

2h 23m

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

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borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States

West Pittston, PA

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Whitman, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from West Pittston, PA to Whitman, PA covers 121.3 miles and takes about 2h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Schuylkill Expressway, Mid-County Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 95 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.11 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.

Midpoint

60.7 miles from West Pittston, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	95 mi	1h 44m
Schuylkill Expressway	15.6 mi	22m
Mid-County Expressway	3.4 mi	4m
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue	1.8 mi	3m
Oak Street	1.2 mi	2m
William Street	0.7 mi	1m
South Township Boulevard	0.6 mi	1m
Fort Jenkins Bridge	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 95 mi, about 1h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Pittston, PA and Whitman, PA.

Start on this road

200 ft · 7 sec · this road

Turn straight onto PA 92

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Exeter Avenue

Turn left onto Linden Street

260 ft · 16 sec · Linden Street

Turn left onto Stanton Street

236 ft · 16 sec · Stanton Street

Turn right

253 ft · 24 sec

Turn left onto US 11

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Continue on US 11

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Fort Jenkins Bridge

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto US 11

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Kennedy Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto US 11

0.7 mi · 1 min · William Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn sharp right onto South Township Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Township Boulevard

Turn left onto Oak Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto PA 315

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Chestnut Street

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec

Toward PATP, I 476

Continue on this road

499 ft · 17 sec · this road

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 476 South: Allentown

Merge onto I 476; PATP

94 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 476; PATP

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Exit 20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 476

3.4 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 16 Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 16A Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 76

13 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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

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 60.7 miles from West Pittston, PA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95 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 27 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60.7 miles or 1h 12m 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 56m

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 West Pittston, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Pittston, PA

This is one driving day of about 121.3 miles and 2h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from West Pittston, PA.

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

The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 95 miles.

Where to Stop

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

census designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Skippack, PA

61 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

Weatherly, PA

Fuel and coffee

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12673318457

Visit website

Satellite Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 112.7

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12672772623

Visit website

RIM Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 121.3

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–10 pm

+12154653515

Visit website

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 121.3

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+12673191700

Visit website

CNT Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 121.3

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12678869851

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 43.3

Lehighton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 121.3

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

+12159652305

Visit website

Adventure Aquarium

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 121.3

Camden, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18444743474

Visit website

Second Bank of the United States Portrait Gallery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 121.3

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 102.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 11 / Kennedy Boulevard

Turn right onto US 11 / Kennedy Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 11 / William Street

Turn left onto US 11 / William Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

98.9 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in | I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

102.5 mi into trip | ~2h in

Take the exit toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge

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 16 Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Vall...

102.8 mi into trip | ~2h in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 16A Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.11 one way

$40.22 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$22.03	$44.05
premium	$4.93	$23.52	$47.05
diesel	$5.61	$26.78	$53.56

Estimated Tolls: $12.35

Pennsylvania Turnpike (95 mi) $12.35

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

$20

Tolls

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	36.4	$12.74	$5.82
Efficient EV	30.3	$10.61	$4.85
EV Truck/SUV	48.5	$16.98	$7.76

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

West Pittston, PA

Afternoon in West Pittston on Saturday

Local time

2:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Whitman, PA

Afternoon in Whitman on Saturday

Local time

2:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 10 to 15 mph 29% chance 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

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

2h 29m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 near mile 121.3

Park Closure: Congress Hall Temporary Closure

View on nps.gov

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 121.3

View on nps.gov

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 100.4

View on nps.gov

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

21 mi from route ~53 min detour Free near mile 117.2

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

121.3 mi in 2h 29m, mostly highway — 95 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 95 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Schuylkill Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 11 / Kennedy Boulevard.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 121.3 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 0.6 miles (US 11 / Kennedy Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (US 11 / William Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 98.9 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from West Pittston, PA to Whitman, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Valley Forge along the way.

Valley Forge

102.5 mi in | ~2h

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 121.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 95 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $12.35 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Whitman, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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 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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Trip from West Pittston, PA to Whitman, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Artesano Cafe

RIM Cafe

Artesano Cafe

Satellite Cafe

RIM Cafe

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

CNT Cafe

Blink Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

EV Connect Charging Station

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

EvGateway Charging Station

MindEscape Escape Room Philadelphia

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

Spruce Street Harbor Park

Independence Hall

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

Independence National Historical Park

Adventure Aquarium

Second Bank of the United States Portrait Gallery

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

West Pittston, PA

Whitman, PA

Same local time

18 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 29m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Valley Forge National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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