Trip from Whitman, PA to Cresco, PA

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 32m

Distance

118.9 mi

191 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 22m ★

6 AM

2h 33m

8 AM

2h 53m

10 AM

2h 40m

12 PM

2h 38m

3 PM

2h 41m

5 PM

2h 52m

8 PM

2h 26m

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

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Cresco, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Whitman, PA to Cresco, PA covers 118.9 miles and takes about 2h 32m 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, Keystone Shortway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.71 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

59.4 miles from Whitman, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 32m highway drive covering 118.9 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Schuylkill Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 67.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 67.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 early in the drive near South 5th Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 118.9 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: near the start (South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

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

Turn right onto South 5th Street

Navigation decision point

17.9 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 331B Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

89.3 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward PA 903: Jim Thorpe, Lake Harmony

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 87 Toward PA 903: Jim Thorpe, Lake Harmony

89.6 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PA 903 North: Lake Harmony

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward PA 903 North: Lake Harmony

107.9 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in

Take the exit toward I 380 North, PA 940 Truck East: Scranton

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

Exit 293 Toward I 380 North, PA 940 Truck East: Scranton

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 Cresco, PA, road signs point toward Lake Harmony, 940: Pocono Pines and Mt Pocono.

Lake Harmony

89.3 mi in | ~1h 46m

940: Pocono Pines

110.5 mi in | ~2h 16m

Mt Pocono

110.5 mi in | ~2h 16m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	67.3 mi	1h 13m
Schuylkill Expressway	15.4 mi	22m
Keystone Shortway	9 mi	10m
PA 903	7.1 mi	10m
PA 940	5.5 mi	10m
Mid-County Expressway	3.4 mi	4m
PA 115	1.8 mi	2m
Oregon Avenue	1.8 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 67.3 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Vollmer Street

231 ft · 12 sec · Vollmer Street

Turn right onto South 5th Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · South 5th Street

Turn left onto Ritner Street

445 ft · 24 sec · Ritner Street

Turn left onto South 6th Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · South 6th Street

At end of road, turn right onto Oregon Avenue

1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · this road

Use the left / uturn / straight / right lanes.

Merge onto I 76

15 mi · 22 min · Schuylkill Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 331B Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 476

3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

Turn slight left onto I 476

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Mid-County Expressway

Continue on I 476; PATP

67 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 87 Toward PA 903: Jim Thorpe, Lake Harmony Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

237 ft · 7 sec

Toward PA 903 North: Lake Harmony Use the right lane.

Turn slight right onto PA 903

7.1 mi · 10 min · PA 903

At end of road, turn left onto PA 115

1.8 mi · 2 min · PA 115

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Merge onto I 80

9.0 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min

Exit 293 Toward I 380 North, PA 940 Truck East: Scranton

Continue on I 380

1.7 mi · 1 min · I 380

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Toward 940: Pocono Pines, Mt Pocono

Turn right onto PA 940

2.5 mi · 5 min · PA 940

Turn right onto PA 611; PA 940

337 ft · 9 sec · Pocono Boulevard

Turn left onto PA 940

3.0 mi · 5 min · PA 940

Turn left onto PA 390

1.3 mi · 2 min · PA 390

At end of road, turn left onto PA 191; PA 390

1.2 mi · 2 min · PA 191; PA 390

Turn right onto Hardytown Road Extension

363 ft · 16 sec · Hardytown Road Extension

Turn right onto Sand Spring Road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Sand Spring Road

Arrive at destination

Sand Spring 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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 59.4 miles from Whitman, PA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.3 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.4 miles or 1h 14m 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 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cresco, 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 118.9 miles and 2h 32m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 67.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.4 mi from Whitman, PA · 1h 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

59 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.4 miles from Whitman, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.3 miles.

Arriving in Cresco, PA

The final approach into Cresco, 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 Cresco, 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

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

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 20.5

View on nps.gov

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...

17 mi from route ~44 min detour $10 near mile 118.9

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 4.1

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.71 one way

$39.42 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$21.59	$43.18
premium	$4.93	$23.06	$46.12
diesel	$5.61	$26.25	$52.50

Estimated Tolls: $8.75

Pennsylvania Turnpike (67.3 mi) $8.75

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

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Philadelphia, PA

Tesla

20 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Gloucester City, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

East Market - Tesla Supercharger

Philadelphia, PA

Tesla

6 DCFC

Cedar Realty Riverview (Philadelphia, PA)

Philadelphia, PA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Cedar Realty Quartermaster Plaza (Philadelphia, PA)

Philadelphia, PA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Wawa Folcroft

Folcroft, PA

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Southport Plaza - DCFC

Philadelphia, PA

Blink Network

3 DCFC

Westville Town Center

Westville, NJ

eVgo Network

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 3 Tesla: 3 Blink Network: 3 eVgo Network: 2 Electrify America: 2

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.7	$12.48	$5.71
Efficient EV	29.7	$10.40	$4.76
EV Truck/SUV	47.6	$16.65	$7.61

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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Whitman, PA

Night in Whitman on Tuesday

Local time

11:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cresco, PA

Night in Cresco on Tuesday

Local time

11:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

10 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

2h 32m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Whitman, PA to Cresco, PA covers 118.9 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Schuylkill Expressway, Keystone Shortway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 59.4 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 $19.71 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Whitman, PA and Cresco, PA, road signs point toward Lake Harmony, 940: Pocono Pines and Mt Pocono.

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Trip from Whitman, PA to Cresco, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Cresco, PA

National Parks Near This Route

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

First State National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Whitman, PA

Cresco, PA

Same local time

10 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 32m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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