Trip from Whitman, PA to Colwyn, PA

Drive Time

17m

Distance

6.7 mi

11 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 16m ★

6 AM

0h 17m

8 AM

0h 20m

10 AM

0h 18m

12 PM

0h 18m

3 PM

0h 18m

5 PM

0h 20m

8 PM

0h 16m ★

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Whitman, PA to Colwyn, PA covers 6.7 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Oregon Avenue, Passyunk Avenue, Dicks Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.8 miles on Oregon Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.11 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

3.3 miles from Whitman, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 17m drive with frequent turns across 6.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Oregon Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 1.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 5th Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 0.3 miles (South 6th Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 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

4

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | South 6th Street

Turn left onto South 6th 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

4

2.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | Passyunk Avenue

Turn left onto Passyunk Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / uturn lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Oregon Avenue	1.8 mi	3m
Passyunk Avenue	1.4 mi	3m
Dicks Avenue	0.7 mi	1m
South 63rd Street	0.6 mi	1m
South 70th Street	0.5 mi	1m
Woodland Avenue	0.4 mi	1m
South 4th Street	0.3 mi	1m
Main Street	0.3 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Oregon Avenue — 1.8 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitman, PA and Colwyn, 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

Turn left onto Passyunk Avenue

1.4 mi · 3 min · Passyunk Avenue

Use the left / uturn lanes.

7

Turn right onto South 63rd Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South 63rd Street

8

Turn left onto Dicks Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Dicks Avenue

9

Turn right onto South 70th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South 70th Street

10

Turn left onto Woodland Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Woodland Avenue

11

Continue on Main Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street

12

Turn left onto South 4th Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · South 4th Street

13

Turn left onto Pine Street

92 ft · 4 sec · Pine Street

14

Arrive at destination

Pine 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 3.3 miles from Whitman, PA, or about 7m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 1.8 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 6.7 miles or 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 3.3 miles or 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 13m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Whitman, 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 Whitman, PA

This is one driving day of about 6.7 miles and 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Whitman, PA.

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

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Oregon Avenue for about 1.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 3.3 mi from Whitman, PA · 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

3 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 6.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 3.3 miles from Whitman, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Colwyn, PA

The final approach into Colwyn, 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 Colwyn, PA.

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

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 0.2

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 ~4 min detour Free near mile 0.2

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 ~41 min detour Free near mile 6.4

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...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free near mile 6.7

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.11 one way

$2.22 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$1.21	$2.43
premium	$4.92	$1.30	$2.60
diesel	$5.64	$1.49	$2.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	2	$0.70	$0.32
Efficient EV	1.7	$0.59	$0.27
EV Truck/SUV	2.7	$0.94	$0.43

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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 data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Whitman, PA

Morning in Whitman on Monday

Local time

9:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Partly Sunny

SW 10 to 15 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Destination

Colwyn, PA

Morning in Colwyn on Monday

Local time

9:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

17m 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 Colwyn, PA covers 6.7 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Oregon Avenue, Passyunk Avenue, Dicks Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 3.3 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 $1.11 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 straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 0.3 miles (South 6th Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Whitman, PA to Colwyn, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Whitman, PA to Colwyn, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Colwyn, PA

National Parks Near This Route

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Valley Forge National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Very similar conditions

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