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Trip from Whitman, PA to Bala-Cynwyd, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

20m

Distance

10.6 mi

17 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m ★

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

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Downtown Whitman, PA, PA

Whitman, PA

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Downtown Bala-Cynwyd, PA, PA

Bala-Cynwyd, PA

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Trip Overview

Whitman, PA to Bala-Cynwyd, PA is 10.6 miles and takes about 20m via Schuylkill Expressway, Oregon Avenue, and Belmont Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a practical connection between two points. Given its brief length, it's ideal for a quick transit, making it a straightforward option for local travel. You'll find the drive is mostly on major roadways, so expect typical urban traffic patterns. This route is best suited for those needing a direct path without extensive sightseeing.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

This drive features a mixed profile, with approximately 50% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on the Schuylkill Expressway, including one uninterrupted segment of 5.3 miles. The route transitions between these faster-paced highway sections and more local roads like Oregon Avenue and Belmont Avenue. As you progress, expect the character of the drive to shift from expressway speeds to more signal-controlled, urban driving. This blend means you'll encounter varied traffic conditions and speed limits throughout the 20-minute travel time.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 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 5.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 5th Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Ritner Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Oregon Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South 5th Street

Turn right onto South 5th Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Ritner Street

Turn left onto Ritner Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Oregon Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Oregon Avenue

Navigation decision point

8
7.8 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward West Fairmount Park, Mann Music Center

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 341 Toward West Fairmount Park, Mann Music Center
6
8.5 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 1 Alternate Truck / Belmont Avenue

Turn right onto US 1 Alternate Truck / Belmont Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

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 Bala-Cynwyd, PA, road signs point toward Fairmount Park and Mann Music Center.

Fairmount Park

7.8 mi in | ~13m

Mann Music Center

7.8 mi in | ~13m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Schuylkill Expressway 5.3 mi 8m
Oregon Avenue 1.8 mi 3m
Belmont Avenue 1 mi 2m
Conshohocken State Road 0.6 mi 1m
Montgomery Drive 0.5 mi <1m
Conshohocken Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
South 6th Street 0.3 mi <1m
South 5th Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Schuylkill Expressway — 5.3 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitman, PA and Bala-Cynwyd, 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

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

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 341 Toward West Fairmount Park, Mann Music Center Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn left onto Montgomery Drive

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Montgomery Drive
10

Turn right onto US 1 Alternate Truck

1.0 mi · 2 min · Belmont Avenue
Use the right lane.
11

Turn left onto Conshohocken Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Conshohocken Avenue
12

Continue on PA 23

0.5 mi · 1 min · Conshohocken State Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Continue on PA 23

295 ft · 8 sec · Conshohocken State Road
14

Turn left onto Bala Avenue

435 ft · 19 sec · Bala Avenue
15

Arrive at destination

Bala Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.76 one way

$3.51 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $1.92 $3.85
premium $4.93 $2.06 $4.11
diesel $5.61 $2.34 $4.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.2 0 $1.11 $0.51
Efficient EV 2.7 0 $0.93 $0.42
EV Truck/SUV 4.2 0 $1.48 $0.68

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Whitman, PA

Late night in Whitman on Saturday

Local time

1:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

92°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Bala-Cynwyd, PA

Late night in Bala-Cynwyd on Saturday

Local time

1:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

35 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

20m 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 Bala-Cynwyd, PA covers 10.6 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Schuylkill Expressway, Oregon Avenue, Belmont Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 5.3 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 $1.76 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Ritner Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Oregon Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Between Whitman, PA and Bala-Cynwyd, PA, road signs point toward Fairmount Park and Mann Music Center.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park. 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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