Origin
Whitman, PA
Morning in Whitman on Friday
Local time
9:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitman, PA to Eddystone, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.7 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Eddystone, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
This quick 13.7-mile drive from Whitman, PA to Eddystone, PA takes about 22 minutes and is perfect for a single day trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, it's an economical option for getting between these Northeast locations. The route is primarily highway-focused, making it a straightforward journey. You won't need to worry about breaking this drive up or finding overnight accommodations. It's a simple, direct path that gets you where you need to go efficiently, ideal for a quick errand or connecting to further destinations within Pennsylvania.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 77% of the drive taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 10.5 miles on the Delaware Expressway, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. You'll primarily navigate via the Delaware Expressway, West Chester Pike, and Eddystone Avenue. This mix suggests a drive that is mostly about covering distance quickly, with some transitions onto local roads as you approach your destination. It's not a winding, scenic tour, but rather a functional transit.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Delaware Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and West Chester Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Oregon Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 13.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Oregon Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
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
8
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
8
11.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Chester, Waterfront, Ridley Park, Penn Terminals
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.
Exit 8
Toward Chester, Waterfront, Ridley Park, Penn T...
7
11.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
12 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 13 / West Chester Pike
Turn left onto US 13 / West Chester Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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 Eddystone, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Waterfront, Ridley Park and Penn Terminals.
Chester
11.6 mi in
|
~17m
Waterfront
11.6 mi in
|
~17m
Ridley Park
11.6 mi in
|
~17m
Penn Terminals
11.6 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 10.5 mi | 14m |
| West Chester Pike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Eddystone Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Oregon Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Front Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Stewart Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 4th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Porter Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 10.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman, PA and Eddystone, PA.
1
Start on Vollmer Street
231 ft
·
12 sec
·
Vollmer Street
2
Turn right onto South 5th Street
271 ft
·
11 sec
·
South 5th Street
3
Turn right onto Porter Street
465 ft
·
24 sec
·
Porter Street
4
Turn right onto South 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
South 4th Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto Oregon Avenue
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Oregon Avenue
6
Turn right onto South Front Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Front Street
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 95 South: International Airport
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 95
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 8
Toward Chester, Waterfront, Ridley Park, Penn Terminals
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
302 ft
·
8 sec
Use the left / right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto South Stewart Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Stewart Avenue
12
Turn left onto US 13
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn left onto Eddystone Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Eddystone Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto 10th Street
299 ft
·
13 sec
·
10th Street
15
Arrive at destination
10th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.54 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Eddystone, PA
Morning in Eddystone on Friday
Local time
9:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
23 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
22m 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 Eddystone, PA covers 13.7 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delaware Expressway, West Chester Pike, Eddystone 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 6.9 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 $2.27 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 12 decision points packed into just 13.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Oregon Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Whitman, PA and Eddystone, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Waterfront, Ridley Park and Penn Terminals.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and First State National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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