Origin
Whitman, PA
Evening in Whitman on Sunday
Local time
7:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitman, PA to Hopewell, PA
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
52.3 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
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6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Whitman to Hopewell, Pennsylvania, expect a straightforward 52.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 23 minutes. Since this transit stays within the Northeast region, you won't experience major geographic shifts, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Budgeting around $9 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the drive. The route is highly efficient for those looking to reach their destination without unnecessary delays or complicated logistics. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, the practical nature of this 52.3-mile path makes it a reliable choice for your schedule.
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
26.2 miles from Whitman, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a mixed drive profile, blending fast-paced transit with local road navigation. You will spend about 44% of your time on highways, utilizing the Kennett-Oxford Bypass, the Delaware Expressway, and Baltimore Pike to navigate the region. Expect your longest uninterrupted stint to be a 17.4-mile stretch along the Kennett-Oxford Bypass, which offers the most consistent speed of the journey. As you transition between these main arteries, the character of the road changes, requiring you to shift from highway cruising to more attentive driving on local stretches. It is a functional route that balances speed with the realities of Pennsylvania’s regional infrastructure.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 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 17.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 52.3 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: near the start (South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Oregon Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (South Front Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South 5th Street
Turn right onto South 5th Street
Navigation decision point
8
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Oregon Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Oregon Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
0.6 mi into trip
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~2m in
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South Front Street
Turn right onto South Front Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
0.9 mi into trip
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~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
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~24m in
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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 Along This Route
Between Whitman, PA and Hopewell, PA, road signs point toward Oxford and Rising Sun.
Oxford
33.1 mi in
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~53m
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via US 1
Rising Sun
33.1 mi in
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~53m
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via US 1
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kennett-Oxford Bypass | 17.4 mi | 23m |
| Delaware Expressway | 15.6 mi | 21m |
| Baltimore Pike | 9.1 mi | 15m |
| US 322 | 7.4 mi | 13m |
| Roneys Corner Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Bethel Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Calvary Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Oregon Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
— 17.4 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman, PA and Hopewell, PA.
1
Start on Vollmer Street
231 ft
·
12 sec
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Vollmer Street
2
Turn right onto South 5th Street
271 ft
·
11 sec
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South 5th Street
3
Turn right onto Porter Street
465 ft
·
24 sec
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Porter Street
4
Turn right onto South 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
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South 4th Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto Oregon Avenue
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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Oregon Avenue
Use the none lane.
6
Turn right onto South Front Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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South Front Street
Use the none lane.
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 none / 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
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Toward Oxford, Rising Sun
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford
13
Turn right onto PA 472
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Lancaster Avenue
14
Turn slight left onto Bethel Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bethel Road
15
Continue on Calvary Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Calvary Road
16
Turn left onto Roneys Corner Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Roneys Corner Road
17
Turn sharp right onto Hopewell Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hopewell Road
18
Turn left
105 ft
·
7 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to plan your departure based on your personal preference rather than strict endurance limits. With no required stops listed, you can easily complete the entire 1 hour and 23-minute duration in one go. If you prefer to break up the drive, simply plan your pace around the transition points between the Delaware Expressway and Baltimore Pike. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before you start, as the $9 cost estimate assumes a standard vehicle efficiency for the 52.3-mile distance. Your best bet is to check local traffic patterns before heading out, especially when moving between the highway segments and local roads to ensure your arrival time remains consistent.
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 26.2 miles from Whitman, PA, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.4 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 52.3 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.2 miles or 41m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hopewell, 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 52.3 miles and 1h 23m.
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 Kennett-Oxford Bypass for about 17.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.2 mi from Whitman, PA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 52.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Whitman, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hopewell, PA
The final approach into Hopewell, 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 Hopewell, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.65 one way
$17.31 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.62 | $23.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Hopewell, PA
Evening in Hopewell on Sunday
Local time
7:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
3 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 23m 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 Hopewell, PA covers 52.3 miles and takes about 1h 23m 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 26.2 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 $8.65 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 52.3 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: near the start (South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Oregon Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (South Front Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Whitman, PA and Hopewell, PA, road signs point toward Oxford and Rising Sun.
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