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Trip from Whitman, PA to Audubon, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

43m

Distance

27.8 mi

45 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m

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

Downtown Whitman, PA, PA

Whitman, PA

Haneul Trac

Downtown Audubon, PA, PA

Audubon, PA

Jay Brand

Trip Overview

This 27.8-mile drive from Whitman, PA to Audubon, PA is a quick trip, estimated to take just 43 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, it's an economical journey. The route is predominantly highway-focused, making it a straightforward commute. Since both the origin and destination are within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, you'll be staying within familiar territory. This drive is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-centric experience on this 43-minute journey, with 78% of the drive taking place on major roadways. The Schuylkill Expressway will be your primary companion for a significant portion, including a continuous stretch of 19.7 miles. You'll also navigate the County Line Expressway and Oregon Avenue, which contribute to the overall highway feel. This route is designed for steady progress rather than meandering scenery, making it a direct and purposeful drive.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Schuylkill Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Schuylkill Expressway and County Line Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 27.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

8
22.2 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

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 328B-A/327 Toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, We...
9
22.3 mi into trip | ~33m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevar...
10
22.6 mi into trip | ~33m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 328A Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester,...
8
22.7 mi into trip | ~34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 422: Pottstown, Swedesford Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 422: Pottstown, Swedesford Road
7
25.8 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward PA 363: Audubon, Trooper

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward PA 363: Audubon, Trooper

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Whitman, PA and Audubon, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Pottstown and Trooper.

Chester

22.2 mi in | ~33m

Pottstown

22.2 mi in | ~33m

Trooper

25.8 mi in | ~39m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Schuylkill Expressway 19.7 mi 27m
County Line Expressway 2.1 mi 2m
Oregon Avenue 1.8 mi 3m
Audubon Road 1.2 mi 2m
Pawlings Road 0.4 mi <1m
South 6th Street 0.3 mi <1m
South 5th Street 0.1 mi <1m
South Trooper Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Schuylkill Expressway — 19.7 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Vollmer Street

231 ft · 12 sec · Vollmer Street
2

Turn right onto South 5th Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · South 5th Street
3

Turn left onto Ritner Street

445 ft · 24 sec · Ritner Street
4

Turn left onto South 6th Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · South 6th Street
5

At end of road, turn right onto Oregon Avenue

1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue
6

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · this road
Use the left / uturn / straight / right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 76

20 mi · 27 min · Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 10 sec
Exit 328B-A/327 Toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 22 sec
Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 328A Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward US 422: Pottstown, Swedesford Road Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward US 422 West: Pottstown
13

Continue on US 422

2.1 mi · 2 min · County Line Expressway
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward PA 363: Audubon, Trooper Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn slight right onto PA 363

450 ft · 14 sec · South Trooper Road
16

Turn left onto Audubon Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Audubon Road
Use the left lane.
17

Turn right onto Pawlings Road

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Pawlings Road
18

Turn right onto Egypt Road

108 ft · 4 sec · Egypt Road
Use the right lane.
19

Turn right

108 ft · 10 sec
20

Turn right

155 ft · 11 sec
21

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.61 one way

$9.22 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.05 $10.10
premium $4.93 $5.39 $10.78
diesel $5.61 $6.14 $12.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.3 0 $2.92 $1.33
Efficient EV 7 0 $2.43 $1.11
EV Truck/SUV 11.1 0 $3.89 $1.78

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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

Whitman, PA

Afternoon in Whitman on Friday

Local time

2:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 5 to 15 mph 26% chance Live forecast

Destination

Audubon, PA

Afternoon in Audubon on Friday

Local time

2:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°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

26 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

43m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Whitman, PA to Audubon, PA covers 27.8 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Schuylkill Expressway, County Line Expressway, Oregon Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 13.9 miles from Whitman, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.61 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 short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 27.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.

The main spots that need attention: at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Whitman, PA and Audubon, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Pottstown and Trooper.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.

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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