Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Fort Washington, PA
Michael Taccetta
The drive from Whitman, PA to Fort Washington, PA covers 18.7 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fort Washington Expressway, South 5th Street, Ogontz Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on Fort Washington Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 18.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 5th Street.
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 18.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 5.3 miles (West Lehigh Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (Germantown Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto South 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto West Lehigh Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Germantown Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Highland Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Fort Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Washington Expressway | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| South 5th Street | 5.3 mi | 12m |
| Ogontz Avenue | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Old York Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Germantown Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Belfield Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Fort Washington Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Lehigh Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman, PA and Fort Washington, PA.
Start on Vollmer Street
Turn right onto South 5th Street
Turn left onto West Lehigh Avenue
Turn right onto Germantown Avenue
Turn slight right onto Old York Road
Turn slight left onto Belfield Avenue
Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue
Continue on PA 309
Continue on PA 309
Take the exit
Turn right onto Highland Avenue
Turn right onto Fort Washington Avenue
Turn right onto Spring Avenue
Turn left onto Washington Lane
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.10 one way
$6.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.63 | $7.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Whitman on Saturday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Fort Washington on Saturday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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