Origin
Whitman, PA
Night in Whitman on Tuesday
Local time
9:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitman, PA to Lawrence Park, PA
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
8h 1m
Distance
427.9 mi
689 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$71
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 53m
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6 AM
8h 2m
8 AM
8h 19m
10 AM
8h 8m
12 PM
8h 6m
3 PM
8h 9m
5 PM
8h 18m
8 PM
7h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Whitman, PA to Lawrence Park, PA covers 427.9 miles and takes about 8h 1m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, I 79 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 256.6 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $70.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
214 miles from Whitman, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 2m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Whitman, PA to Lawrence Park, PA covers 427.9 miles and takes about 8h 1m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 256.6 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 around 17.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 427.9 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: at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 421.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
17.9 mi into trip
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~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
6
96.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 95
Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
6
421.2 mi into trip
|
~7h 47m in
Take the exit toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 183A
Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
7
426.5 mi into trip
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~7h 59m in
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PA 5 / Franklin Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto PA 5 / Franklin Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
427 mi into trip
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~8h in
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PA 5 / East Lake Road
Turn right onto PA 5 / East Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Lawrence Park, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mount Pocono along the way.
Mount Pocono
96.9 mi in
|
~1h 54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 256.6 mi | 4h 37m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 75 mi | 1h 21m |
| I 79 | 65.8 mi | 1h 10m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 15.4 mi | 22m |
| West 12th Street | 5.1 mi | 10m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Oregon Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East Lake Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 256.6 mi, about 4h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman, PA and Lawrence Park, PA.
1
Start on Vollmer Street
231 ft
·
12 sec
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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
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Ritner Street
4
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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South 6th Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto Oregon Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
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Oregon Avenue
6
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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this road
Use the left / uturn / straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 76
15 mi
·
22 min
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Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 331B
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 476
3.3 mi
·
4 min
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Mid-County Expressway
10
Turn slight left onto I 476
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
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Mid-County Expressway
11
Continue on I 476; PATP
75 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 95
Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
15
Merge onto I 80
257 mi
·
4 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 79 North: Erie
17
Merge onto I 79
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 79
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 183A
Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
19
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
5.1 mi
·
10 min
·
West 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
At end of road, turn left onto PA 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto PA 5
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lake Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto Lawrence Parkway
341 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lawrence Parkway
23
Arrive at destination
Lawrence Parkway
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 214 miles from Whitman, PA, or about 4h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 256.6 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 94 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 214 miles or 4h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 214 miles or 4h 2m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawrence Park, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Whitman, PA
Aim for roughly 214 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lawrence Park, PA
Aim for roughly 214 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 miles from Whitman, PA.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 256.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 214 mi from Whitman, PA · 4h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
214 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Hornell, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
214 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Hornell, NY after about 214 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 94 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 214 miles from Whitman, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 256.6 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 214 miles or 4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Lawrence Park, PA
The final approach into Lawrence Park, 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 Lawrence Park, PA.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Lawrence Park, PA with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$70.94 one way
$141.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
150 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $77.70 | $155.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $82.99 | $165.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $94.47 | $188.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.75
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(75 mi)
$9.75
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
$71
Tolls
$10
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$211–$321
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 149.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 128.4 | 1 | $44.93 | $20.54 |
| Efficient EV | 107 | 1 | $37.44 | $17.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 171.2 | 2 | $59.91 | $27.39 |
Gas CO2
150 kg
EV CO2
50 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Lawrence Park, PA
Night in Lawrence Park on Tuesday
Local time
9:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
14 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
8h 1m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Lawrence Park, PA covers 427.9 miles and takes about 8h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, I 79. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 214 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 214 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 $70.94 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 427.9 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: at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 421.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Whitman, PA to Lawrence Park, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mount Pocono along the way.
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