Trip from Whitman, PA to Bridgeton, PA

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

Drive Time

2h 8m

Distance

82.1 mi

132 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 59m ★

6 AM

2h 8m

8 AM

2h 26m

10 AM

2h 15m

12 PM

2h 13m

3 PM

2h 15m

5 PM

2h 25m

8 PM

2h 3m

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

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Whitman, PA

Haneul Trac

Bridgeton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Whitman, PA to Bridgeton, PA covers 82.1 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Kennett-Oxford Bypass, Delaware Expressway, Holtwood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.4 miles on Kennett-Oxford Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.61 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

41.1 miles from Whitman, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Kennett-Oxford Bypass	17.4 mi	23m
Delaware Expressway	15.6 mi	21m
Holtwood Road	9.6 mi	13m
Baltimore Pike	9.1 mi	15m
Kirkwood Pike	8.9 mi	12m
US 322	7.4 mi	13m
Buck Road	3.3 mi	5m
Bridgeton Road	2.9 mi	7m

Longest stretch: Kennett-Oxford Bypass — 17.4 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Vollmer Street

231 ft · 12 sec · Vollmer Street

Turn right onto South 5th Street

271 ft · 11 sec · South 5th Street

Turn right onto Porter Street

465 ft · 24 sec · Porter Street

Turn right onto South 4th Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · South 4th Street

At end of road, turn left onto Oregon Avenue

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Oregon Avenue

Turn right onto South Front Street

0.3 mi · 32 sec · South Front Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 95 South: International Airport Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 95

16 mi · 21 min · Delaware Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 322

7.4 mi · 13 min · US 322

Toward US 322 West: West Chester Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto US 1; US 322

9.1 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Pike

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on US 1

17 mi · 23 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Toward Oxford, Rising Sun Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford

Turn right onto PA 472

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Lancaster Avenue

Continue on PA 472

8.9 mi · 12 min · Kirkwood Pike

Continue on PA 472

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Lime Street

Turn left onto PA 372

0.9 mi · 2 min · East State Street

Continue on PA 372

3.3 mi · 5 min · Buck Road

Turn left onto Friendly Drive

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Friendly Drive

Continue on PA 372

9.6 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road

Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn right onto PA 74

2.1 mi · 3 min · Delta Road

Turn left onto Bridgeton Road

2.9 mi · 7 min · Bridgeton Road

Turn sharp left onto Owad Road

521 ft · 14 sec · Owad Road

Arrive at destination

Owad Road

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 41.1 miles from Whitman, PA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.4 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 18 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.1 miles or 1h 3m 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgeton, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Whitman, 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 Whitman, PA

This is one driving day of about 82.1 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Whitman, PA.

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

The longest stretch is on Kennett-Oxford Bypass for about 17.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kennett Square, PA

41 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

Aston, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Garden, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.1 miles from Whitman, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Djakarta Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+12154638888

Visit website

Antica Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

1.7 mi

Mendenhall Inn Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

1.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

RIM Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Near the start, short detour

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

Hours: 12–10 pm

+12154653515

Visit website

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1.2 mi

Djakarta Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+12154638888

Visit website

Antica Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $40 to $50 mile 29.3

Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+14847708631

Visit website

Mendenhall Inn Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Expensive mile 29.3

Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–9:30 pm

+16103881181

Visit website

Koy Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 23.5

Glen Mills, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14848004986

Visit website

Chavelos Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 35.2

Toughkenamon, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+14847208231

Visit website

Satellite Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 5.9

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12672772623

Visit website

Amsale Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12153974420

Visit website

Pinocchio's Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 11.7

Media, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+16105667767

Visit website

RIM Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–10 pm

+12154653515

Visit website

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+12673191700

Visit website

CNT Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12678869851

Visit website

Centreville Place: Cafe + Market

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 29.3

Wilmington, Delaware

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13027774911

Visit website

The Oasis Family Fun Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 23.5

Glen Mills, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+16103583501

Visit website

Anson B. Nixon Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 35.2

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+16104441416

Visit website

MindEscape Escape Room Philadelphia

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–9:30 pm

+12154546159

Visit website

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+12157330390

Visit website

Spruce Street Harbor Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–10 pm

+12159222386

Visit website

Independence Hall

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12159652305

Visit website

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+12159233811

Visit website

Independence National Historical Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

+12159652305

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

Turn right onto South 5th Street

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Porter Street

Turn right onto Porter Street

Navigation decision point

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Oregon Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Oregon Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 South: International Airport

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 95 South: International Airport

16.6 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 322

Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 toward US 322 West: West Chester

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 322 West: West Chester

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.61 one way

$27.22 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$14.91	$29.81
premium	$4.93	$15.92	$31.84
diesel	$5.61	$18.13	$36.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	24.6	$8.62	$3.94
Efficient EV	20.5	$7.18	$3.28
EV Truck/SUV	32.8	$11.49	$5.25

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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

Afternoon in Whitman on Saturday

Local time

2:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bridgeton, PA

Afternoon in Bridgeton on Saturday

Local time

2:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°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

2 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 8m 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.

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

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

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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 25.5

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...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free near mile 22.7

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 2h 8m drive with frequent turns across 82.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Kennett-Oxford Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 17.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 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 6/10

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 82.1 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.1 miles (Porter Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Oregon Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.

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 Bridgeton, PA, road signs point toward Oxford and Rising Sun.

Oxford

33.1 mi in | ~53m | via US 1

Rising Sun

33.1 mi in | ~53m | via US 1

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 82.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Whitman, PA to Bridgeton, PA covers 82.1 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Kennett-Oxford Bypass, Delaware Expressway, Holtwood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41.1 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 $13.61 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.

Between Whitman, PA and Bridgeton, PA, road signs point toward Oxford and Rising Sun.

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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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

Djakarta Cafe

RIM Cafe

Djakarta Cafe

Antica Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

Mendenhall Inn Restaurant

Koy Restaurant

Chavelos Mexican Restaurant

Satellite Cafe

Amsale Cafe

Pinocchio's Restaurant

RIM Cafe

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

CNT Cafe

Centreville Place: Cafe + Market

The Oasis Family Fun Center

Anson B. Nixon Park

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Whitman, PA

Bridgeton, PA

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 8m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

First State National Historical Park

Valley Forge 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

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Where should I stop halfway?

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