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Trip from Whitman, PA to Jenkintown, PA

Drive Time

31m

Distance

14 mi

23 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

12 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

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

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Downtown Whitman, PA, PA

Whitman, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Whitman, PA to Jenkintown, PA covers 14 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South 5th Street, Ogontz Avenue, East Washington Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.3 miles on South 5th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.32 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

7 miles from Whitman, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 14 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 5th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 5th Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South 5th Street

Turn right onto South 5th Street

Navigation decision point

4
5.3 mi into trip | ~12m in | West Lehigh Avenue

Turn left onto West Lehigh Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
5.7 mi into trip | ~13m in | Germantown Avenue

Turn right onto Germantown Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
3
6.4 mi into trip | ~15m in | Old York Road

Turn slight right onto Old York Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
5
14 mi into trip | ~31m in | West Avenue

Turn right onto West Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South 5th Street 5.3 mi 12m
Ogontz Avenue 2.9 mi 5m
East Washington Lane 2.4 mi 5m
Old York Road 1.5 mi 4m
Germantown Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Belfield Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
West Lehigh Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Vollmer Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South 5th Street — 5.3 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Vollmer Street

231 ft · 12 sec · Vollmer Street
2

Turn right onto South 5th Street

5.3 mi · 12 min · South 5th Street
3

Turn left onto West Lehigh Avenue

0.4 mi · 47 sec · West Lehigh Avenue
4

Turn right onto Germantown Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Germantown Avenue
Use the right lane.
5

Turn slight right onto Old York Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Old York Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
6

Turn slight left onto Belfield Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Belfield Avenue
7

Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue

2.9 mi · 5 min · Ogontz Avenue
8

Turn slight right onto East Washington Lane

2.4 mi · 5 min · East Washington Lane
9

Merge onto PA 611

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Old York Road
10

Turn right onto West Avenue

179 ft · 6 sec · West Avenue
11

Arrive at destination

West Avenue

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 7 miles from Whitman, PA, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.3 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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 7 miles or 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jenkintown, 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 14 miles and 31m.

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 South 5th Street for about 5.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7 mi from Whitman, PA · 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

7 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7 miles from Whitman, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jenkintown, PA

The final approach into Jenkintown, 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 Jenkintown, 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

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...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 near mile 2.4
Park Closure: Congress Hall Temporary Closure
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

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...

0 mi from route Free near mile 1.9
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park

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...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 11.1
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

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...

22 mi from route ~56 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.32 one way

$4.63 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $2.53 $5.07
premium $4.92 $2.71 $5.43
diesel $5.64 $3.11 $6.22

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: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

12 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Philadelphia, PA

Tesla

20 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Gloucester City, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

East Market - Tesla Supercharger

Philadelphia, PA

Tesla

6 DCFC

Cedar Realty Quartermaster Plaza (Philadelphia, PA)

Philadelphia, PA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Cedar Realty Riverview (Philadelphia, PA)

Philadelphia, PA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Southport Plaza - DCFC

Philadelphia, PA

Blink Network

3 DCFC

Westville Town Center

Westville, NJ

eVgo Network

2 DCFC

Pacifico Ford Customer Parking- DCFC

Philadelphia, PA

Blink Network

2 DCFC

Tesla: 3 ChargePoint Network: 3 Blink Network: 3 Electrify America: 2 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.2 0 $1.47 $0.67
Efficient EV 3.5 0 $1.22 $0.56
EV Truck/SUV 5.6 0 $1.96 $0.90

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 2 hours ago

Origin

Whitman, PA

Morning in Whitman on Monday

Local time

9:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Partly Sunny

SW 10 to 15 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:13AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Jenkintown, PA

Morning in Jenkintown on Monday

Local time

9:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Partly Sunny

SW 10 to 15 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:13AM EDT by NWS State College PA

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

2 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

31m 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 Jenkintown, PA covers 14 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 5th Street, Ogontz Avenue, East Washington Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7 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 $2.32 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 straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Whitman, PA to Jenkintown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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