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Trip from Whitman, PA to Fairmount, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 35m

Distance

61.7 mi

99 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

3 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 28m ★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m

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

Haneul Trac

Downtown Fairmount, PA, PA

Fairmount, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Whitman, PA to Fairmount, PA covers 61.7 miles and takes about 1h 35m 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, Baltimore Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.3 miles on Kennett-Oxford Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.23 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

30.8 miles from Whitman, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 61.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Whitman, PA to Fairmount, PA covers 61.7 miles and takes about 1h 35m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 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 20.3 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 15 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 61.7 miles you will encounter 15 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 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
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Porter Street

Turn right onto Porter Street

Navigation decision point

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
7
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

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 Fairmount, 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Kennett-Oxford Bypass 20.3 mi 27m
Delaware Expressway 15.6 mi 21m
Baltimore Pike 9.1 mi 15m
US 322 7.4 mi 13m
Nottingham Road 2.7 mi 4m
West Christine Road 2.4 mi 3m
Little Britain Road North 2.3 mi 4m
Green Lane 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Kennett-Oxford Bypass — 20.3 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

16 mi · 21 min · Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

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.
10

Turn left onto US 1; US 322

9.1 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
11

Continue on US 1

20 mi · 27 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Toward Oxford, Rising Sun Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 59 sec
Toward PA 272: Nottingham
13

Turn right onto PA 272

2.4 mi · 3 min · West Christine Road
14

Continue on PA 272

2.7 mi · 4 min · Nottingham Road
15

Turn right onto Green Lane

0.5 mi · 1 min · Green Lane
16

Turn right onto Little Britain Road North

2.3 mi · 4 min · Little Britain Road North
17

Turn sharp right onto Fairmount Road

49 ft · 2 sec · Fairmount Road
18

Arrive at destination

Fairmount 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 30.8 miles from Whitman, PA, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.3 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 14 miles or 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 30.8 miles or 49m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairmount, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Whitman, PA

This is one driving day of about 61.7 miles and 1h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 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 20.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.8 mi from Whitman, PA · 49m into the drive

township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Westtown, PA

31 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

Upper Darby, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pocopson, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Whitman, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fairmount, PA

The final approach into Fairmount, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

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

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

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 27.6
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park

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 ~39 min detour Free near mile 23.4
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.23 one way

$20.46 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.20 $22.41
premium $4.93 $11.97 $23.93
diesel $5.61 $13.62 $27.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

3 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Rivers Casino - Tesla Supercharger

Philadelphia, PA

Tesla

20 DCFC

Rodin Place Garage - Tesla Supercharger

Philadelphia, PA

Tesla

10 DCFC

East Market - Tesla Supercharger

Philadelphia, PA

Tesla

6 DCFC

Tesla: 3

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.5 0 $6.48 $2.96
Efficient EV 15.4 0 $5.40 $2.47
EV Truck/SUV 24.7 0 $8.64 $3.95

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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

Evening in Whitman on Thursday

Local time

7:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fairmount, PA

Evening in Fairmount on Thursday

Local time

7:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Westtown, PA

31 mi in

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

25 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

1h 35m 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 Fairmount, PA covers 61.7 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kennett-Oxford Bypass, Delaware Expressway, Baltimore Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.8 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 $10.23 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 61.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.1 miles (Porter Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Oregon Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Between Whitman, PA and Fairmount, PA, road signs point toward Oxford and Rising Sun.

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