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Trip from Whitman, PA to Green Tree, PA

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

Drive Time

46m

Distance

29.7 mi

48 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Whitman, PA, PA

Whitman, PA

Haneul Trac

Downtown Green Tree, PA, PA

Green Tree, PA

Nothing Ahead

Trip Overview

The drive from Whitman, PA to Green Tree, PA covers 29.7 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Schuylkill Expressway, US 202, Oregon Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.7 miles on Schuylkill Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.92 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Schuylkill Expressway 19.7 mi 27m
US 202 3.2 mi 4m
Oregon Avenue 1.8 mi 3m
Bear Hill Road 1.3 mi 2m
West Swedesford Road 0.7 mi 1m
Paoli Pike 0.5 mi 1m
East Lancaster Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
South 6th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Schuylkill Expressway — 19.7 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitman, PA and Green Tree, PA.

1

Start on Vollmer Street

231 ft · 12 sec · Vollmer Street
2

Turn right onto South 5th Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · South 5th Street
3

Turn left onto Ritner Street

445 ft · 24 sec · Ritner Street
4

Turn left onto South 6th Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · South 6th Street
5

At end of road, turn right onto Oregon Avenue

1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue
6

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · this road
Use the left / uturn / straight / right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 76

20 mi · 27 min · Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 10 sec
Exit 328B-A/327 Toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 22 sec
Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 328A Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward US 202 South: West Chester Use the slight left lane.
12

Merge onto US 202

3.2 mi · 4 min · US 202
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 35 sec
Toward PA 252 South: Paoli Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn straight onto PA 252

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Swedesford Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
15

Continue on PA 252

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bear Hill Road
16

Turn right onto US 30

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Lancaster Avenue
17

Turn slight left onto Paoli Pike

0.5 mi · 1 min · Paoli Pike
18

Arrive at destination

Paoli Pike

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 22.2 and 26.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
22.2 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 328B-A/327 Toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, We...
9
22.3 mi into trip | ~33m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevar...
10
22.6 mi into trip | ~33m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 328A Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester,...
8
22.7 mi into trip | ~34m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 202 South: West Chester

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 202 South: West Chester
6
26.2 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward PA 252 South: Paoli

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA 252 South: Paoli

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.92 one way

$9.85 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.39 $10.79
premium $4.93 $5.76 $11.52
diesel $5.61 $6.56 $13.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.9 0 $3.12 $1.43
Efficient EV 7.4 0 $2.60 $1.19
EV Truck/SUV 11.9 0 $4.16 $1.90

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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

Afternoon in Whitman on Saturday

Local time

1:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

92°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Destination

Green Tree, PA

Afternoon in Green Tree on Saturday

Local time

1:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

46 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

46m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

29.7 mi in 46m, mostly highway — 19.7 mi of that is on Schuylkill Expressway.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.7 mi on Schuylkill Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Schuylkill Expressway and US 202. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 29.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Whitman, PA and Green Tree, PA, road signs point toward Chester and Pottstown.

Chester

22.2 mi in | ~33m

Pottstown

22.2 mi in | ~33m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 29.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 19.7 miles on Schuylkill Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Green Tree, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Green Tree, PA before heading back.

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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