Trip from Whitman, PA to Palmer Heights, PA

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

Drive Time

1h 42m

Distance

74.3 mi

120 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 35m ★

6 AM

1h 43m

8 AM

1h 58m

10 AM

1h 48m

12 PM

1h 47m

3 PM

1h 49m

5 PM

1h 57m

8 PM

1h 38m

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

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Whitman, PA

Haneul Trac

Palmer Heights, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Whitman, PA to Palmer Heights, PA covers 74.3 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Schuylkill Expressway, I 78 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.32 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.

Midpoint

37.2 miles from Whitman, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	24.3 mi	26m
Schuylkill Expressway	15.4 mi	22m
I 78	10.2 mi	11m
PA 309	7.5 mi	12m
Mid-County Expressway	3.4 mi	4m
John Fries Highway	2.7 mi	3m
William Penn Highway	1.9 mi	3m
Oregon Avenue	1.8 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 24.3 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Vollmer Street

231 ft · 12 sec · Vollmer Street

Turn right onto South 5th Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · South 5th Street

Turn left onto Ritner Street

445 ft · 24 sec · Ritner Street

Turn left onto South 6th Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · South 6th Street

At end of road, turn right onto Oregon Avenue

1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · this road

Use the left / uturn / straight / right lanes.

Merge onto I 76

15 mi · 22 min · Schuylkill Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 331B Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 476

3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

Turn slight left onto I 476

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Mid-County Expressway

Continue on I 476; PATP

24 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 44 Toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

227 ft · 7 sec

Toward PA 663 North: Quakertown Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto PA 663

2.7 mi · 3 min · John Fries Highway

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Portzer Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Portzer Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on Portzer Road

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Portzer Road

At end of road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

Turn left onto PA 309

7.5 mi · 12 min · PA 309

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 78 East: Bethlehem

Merge onto I 78

10 mi · 11 min · I 78

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 71 Toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg Use the slight right lane.

Continue on PA 33

0.4 mi · 25 sec · Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge

Continue on PA 33

1.4 mi · 1 min · PA-33

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward William Penn Highway Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto William Penn Highway

1.9 mi · 3 min · William Penn Highway

Turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Greenwood Avenue

Use the straight / left lanes.

Arrive at destination

North Greenwood 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 37.2 miles from Whitman, PA, or about 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.3 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 16 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.2 miles or 49m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Palmer Heights, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Whitman, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Whitman, PA

This is one driving day of about 74.3 miles and 1h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Whitman, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 24.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Norriton, PA

37 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

Haverford, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Skippack, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.2 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Djakarta Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+12154638888

Visit website

Artesano Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1.2 mi

Amsale Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

RIM Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 12–10 pm

+12154653515

Visit website

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1.2 mi

CNT Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2 mi

Djakarta Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+12154638888

Visit website

Artesano Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.6

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12673318457

Visit website

Amsale Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.3

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12153974420

Visit website

Satellite Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 5.3

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12672772623

Visit website

Amasi Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30 mile 74.3

Phillipsburg, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19086663135

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 5.3

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+12159233811

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 17.9 and 71.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

17.9 mi into trip | ~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

46.2 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the exit toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

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

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 44 Toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

46.7 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward PA 663 North: Quakertown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward PA 663 North: Quakertown

68.9 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in

Take the exit toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 71 Toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg

71.4 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Take the exit toward William Penn Highway

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward William Penn Highway

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.32 one way

$24.64 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$13.49	$26.98
premium	$4.93	$14.41	$28.82
diesel	$5.61	$16.40	$32.81

Estimated Tolls: $3.16

Pennsylvania Turnpike (24.3 mi) $3.16

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

$12

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.3	$7.80	$3.57
Efficient EV	18.6	$6.50	$2.97
EV Truck/SUV	29.7	$10.40	$4.76

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Whitman, PA

Afternoon in Whitman on Saturday

Local time

3:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Partly Sunny

E 5 to 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Destination

Palmer Heights, PA

Afternoon in Palmer Heights on Saturday

Local time

3:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°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

5 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 42m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 near mile 5.1

Park Closure: Congress Hall Temporary Closure

View on nps.gov

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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

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...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 17.9

View on nps.gov

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...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 2.6

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

74.3 mi in 1h 42m, mostly highway — 24.3 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 24.3 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Schuylkill Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.3 miles you will encounter 19 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 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.7 miles: 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.

On the drive from Whitman, PA to Palmer Heights, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Quakertown along the way.

Quakertown

46.2 mi in | ~59m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 74.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.16 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania 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 Palmer Heights, 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.

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 Palmer Heights, 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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Trip from Whitman, PA to Palmer Heights, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Djakarta Cafe

RIM Cafe

Djakarta Cafe

Artesano Cafe

Amsale Cafe

Satellite Cafe

Amasi Restaurant

Cafe Liz

RIM Cafe

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

CNT Cafe

The Franklin Institute

Schuylkill River Trail

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Fischer's Park

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

MindEscape Escape Room Philadelphia

Independence Hall

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Whitman, PA

Palmer Heights, PA

Same local time

5 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 42m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Valley Forge National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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