The drive from Whitman, PA to Folsom, PA covers 13.6 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Delaware Expressway, North Swarthmore Avenue, Macdade Boulevard for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.5 miles on Delaware Expressway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.25 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
6.8 miles from Whitman, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 10m into the drive
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Drive Character
This is a 21m highway drive covering 13.6 miles, with most of the trip on Delaware Expressway and North Swarthmore Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.5 miles on Delaware Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 North Swarthmore Avenue. 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.
Route Complexity7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 13.6 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: 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 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
12.4 mi into trip|~19m in|North Swarthmore Avenue
Turn left onto North Swarthmore Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Folsom, 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
North Swarthmore Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Macdade Boulevard
0.4 mi
<1m
West Chester Pike
0.3 mi
<1m
Oregon Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
South Front Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Morton Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
South Stewart Avenue
0.2 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 Folsom, 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 AirportUse 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 8Toward Chester, Waterfront, Ridley Park, Penn TerminalsUse 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·22 sec·South Stewart Avenue
12
Turn right onto US 13
0.3 mi·46 sec·West Chester Pike
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto North Swarthmore Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·North Swarthmore Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Morton Avenue
0.2 mi·27 sec·Morton Avenue
15
Turn right onto Macdade Boulevard
0.4 mi·58 sec·Macdade Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto Edgewood Avenue
54 ft·7 sec·Edgewood Avenue
17
Turn left
41 ft·4 sec
18
Turn right
13 ft·1 sec
19
Arrive at destination
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 6.8 miles from Whitman, PA, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.5 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 13.6 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.8 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Folsom, 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 13.6 miles and 21m.
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 Delaware Expressway for about 10.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.8 mi from Whitman, PA
· 10m into the drive
The midpoint is around 6.8 miles from Whitman, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Folsom, PA
The final approach into Folsom, 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 Folsom, 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...
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...
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 13.2
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 13.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.51 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg5 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$2.47
$4.94
premium
$4.93
$2.64
$5.28
diesel
$5.61
$3.00
$6.01
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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
$1.43
$0.65
Efficient EV
3.4
0
$1.19
$0.54
EV Truck/SUV
5.4
0
$1.90
$0.87
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.
Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago
Origin
Whitman, PA
Night
in Whitman on Tuesday
Local time
11:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SW 5 to 15 mph26% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:38PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:25PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Folsom, PA
Night
in Folsom on Tuesday
Local time
11:48 PM
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
16 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
21m 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 Folsom, PA covers 13.6 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delaware Expressway, North Swarthmore Avenue, Macdade Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.8 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 $2.25 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 13.6 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.
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 Folsom, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Waterfront, Ridley Park and Penn Terminals.
