Trip from Whitman, PA to Freemansburg, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 35m

Distance

65.1 mi

105 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 28m ★

6 AM

1h 35m

8 AM

1h 50m

10 AM

1h 40m

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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Whitman, PA

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borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Freemansburg, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Whitman, PA to Freemansburg, PA covers 65.1 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Schuylkill Expressway, PA 309 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.79 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

32.5 miles from Whitman, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	24.3 mi	26m
Schuylkill Expressway	15.4 mi	22m
PA 309	5.1 mi	8m
PA 378	4.5 mi	7m
Mid-County Expressway	3.4 mi	4m
John Fries Highway	2.7 mi	3m
Oregon Avenue	1.8 mi	3m
Mountain Drive North	1.7 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 24.3 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

24 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 44 Toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

227 ft · 7 sec

Toward PA 663 North: Quakertown Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto PA 663

2.7 mi · 3 min · John Fries Highway

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Portzer Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Portzer Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on Portzer Road

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Portzer Road

At end of road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

Turn left onto PA 309

5.1 mi · 8 min · PA 309

Take the exit

420 ft · 10 sec

Continue on PA 378

4.5 mi · 7 min · PA 378

Turn right onto Mountain Drive North

1.0 mi · 1 min · Mountain Drive North

Keep slight left at fork onto Mountain Drive North

0.7 mi · 1 min · Mountain Drive North

Continue on Hayes Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Hayes Street

Turn right onto PA 412

0.5 mi · 1 min · Daly Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Stefko Boulevard

1.1 mi · 2 min · Stefko Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Pembroke Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pembroke Road

Turn right onto Garfield Street

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Garfield Street

Arrive at destination

Garfield Street

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 32.5 miles from Whitman, PA, or about 44m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.3 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 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 32.5 miles or 44m 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 16m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Whitman, PA

This is one driving day of about 65.1 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 24.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

county seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Norristown, PA

33 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

Haverford, PA

Fuel and coffee

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

Lansdale, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Whitman, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Djakarta Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+12154638888

Visit website

Amsale Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1.8 mi

Artesano Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

RIM Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 12–10 pm

+12154653515

Visit website

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1.2 mi

CNT Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2.5 mi

Djakarta Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+12154638888

Visit website

Amsale Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 4.6

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12153974420

Visit website

Artesano Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.9

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12673318457

Visit website

Satellite Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 4.6

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12672772623

Visit website

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 4.6

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14452232683

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 63.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

46.2 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the exit toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

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

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 44 Toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

46.7 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward PA 663 North: Quakertown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward PA 663 North: Quakertown

63.1 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | Stefko Boulevard

Turn left onto Stefko Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.79 one way

$21.59 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$11.82	$23.64
premium	$4.93	$12.63	$25.25
diesel	$5.61	$14.37	$28.75

Estimated Tolls: $3.16

Pennsylvania Turnpike (24.3 mi) $3.16

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

$11

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.5	$6.84	$3.12
Efficient EV	16.3	$5.70	$2.60
EV Truck/SUV	26	$9.11	$4.17

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Whitman, PA

Afternoon in Whitman on Saturday

Local time

1:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Partly Sunny

E 5 to 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Destination

Freemansburg, PA

Afternoon in Freemansburg on Saturday

Local time

1:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°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

18 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

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.

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 near mile 4.5

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...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 18

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 ~52 min detour Free near mile 2.2

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 1h 35m highway drive covering 65.1 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Schuylkill Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.3 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 24.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.1 miles you will encounter 21 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 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Whitman, PA to Freemansburg, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Quakertown along the way.

Quakertown

46.2 mi in | ~59m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 65.1 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 (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Whitman, PA to Freemansburg, PA covers 65.1 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Schuylkill Expressway, PA 309. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 32.5 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 $10.79 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.

On the drive from Whitman, PA to Freemansburg, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Quakertown along the way.

How this page is built

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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Djakarta Cafe

RIM Cafe

Djakarta Cafe

Amsale Cafe

Artesano Cafe

Satellite Cafe

Cafe Liz

RIM Cafe

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

CNT Cafe

The Franklin Institute

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Schuylkill River Trail

Fischer's Park

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

MindEscape Escape Room Philadelphia

Independence Hall

NEST Center City

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Whitman, PA

Freemansburg, PA

Same local time

18 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 35m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Valley Forge National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the main roads on this route?

Is this a good same-day trip?

Where should I stop halfway?

How much does gas cost for this trip?

What is the best time to leave?

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