Origin
Whitman, PA
Afternoon in Whitman on Saturday
Local time
2:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitman, PA to Nottingham, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
62.2 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Nottingham, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Whitman, PA to Nottingham, PA is 62.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via Delaware Expressway, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, and Delaware Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. The drive is a mixed bag, featuring significant highway time but also some varied road types. It's a straightforward, relatively short journey perfect for a single day trip when you need to get between these two points efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 18.4 mi | 25m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| Delaware Turnpike | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| North East Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| East Christine Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Chrome Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Wilmington Expressway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 18.4 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman, PA and Nottingham, PA.
1
Start on Vollmer Street
231 ft
·
12 sec
·
Vollmer Street
2
Turn right onto South 5th Street
271 ft
·
11 sec
·
South 5th Street
3
Turn right onto Porter Street
465 ft
·
24 sec
·
Porter Street
4
Turn right onto South 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
South 4th Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto Oregon Avenue
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Oregon Avenue
6
Turn right onto South Front Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Front Street
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 straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 495 South: Port of Wilmington, Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 95; US 202
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilmington Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 95
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Delaware Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Delaware Turnpike
Use the slight left lane.
14
Continue on I 95
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 100B-A
Toward MD 272: Rising Sun, North East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 100B
Toward MD 272 North: Rising Sun
17
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
this road
Exit 100B
Toward MD 272 North: Rising Sun
18
Turn straight onto MD 272
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
North East Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on MD 272
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Chrome Road
20
Turn left onto PA 272
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Christine Road
21
Turn left
314 ft
·
23 sec
22
Turn left onto Old Baltimore Pike
53 ft
·
7 sec
·
Old Baltimore Pike
23
Turn left onto Baltimore Pike
167 ft
·
10 sec
·
Baltimore Pike
24
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.1 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 52.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Oregon Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Oregon Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
0.9 mi into trip
|
~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
6
16.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
19.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 495 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway toward I 495 South: Port of Wilmington, Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 495 South: Port of Wilmington, Baltimo...
8
52.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward MD 272: Rising Sun, North East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 100B-A
Toward MD 272: Rising Sun, North East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.31 one way
$20.62 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.29 | $22.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.06 | $24.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.73 | $27.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.73
Delaware Turnpike
(10.4 mi)
$0.73
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.53 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Nottingham, PA
Afternoon in Nottingham on Saturday
Local time
2:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Wilmington, DE
31 mi in
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 22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 49% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 18.4-mile segment on the Delaware Expressway, which provides a taste of faster, more direct travel. The road character shifts as you navigate through the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway and the Delaware Turnpike, offering a blend of high-speed sections and potentially other road types. It's not a constant interstate grind, nor is it a purely scenic byway, but rather a practical path connecting two points.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.4 mi on Delaware Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 0.4 miles in near Oregon Avenue.
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 62.2 miles you will encounter 18 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: at 0.4 miles (Oregon Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Nottingham, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.
Baltimore
19.5 mi in
|
~28m
|
via I 495
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 62.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.4 miles on Delaware Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.73 in tolls one way, starting with Delaware Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Nottingham, 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 0.4 miles (Oregon Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and First State 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 Nottingham, 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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