Origin
Whitman, PA
Afternoon in Whitman on Saturday
Local time
3:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitman, PA to Pine Grove, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
54.1 mi
87 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Pine Grove, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Whitman, PA to Pine Grove, PA covers 54.1 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kennett-Oxford Bypass, Delaware Expressway, Baltimore Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.4 miles on Kennett-Oxford Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 |
| Street Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Lancaster Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Forge 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 Pine Grove, 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 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 straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford
13
Turn right onto PA 472
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lancaster Avenue
14
Turn left onto Street Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Street Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto Forge Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Forge Road
16
Continue on Ashville Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Ashville Road
17
Turn left
28 ft
·
2 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South 5th Street
Turn right onto South 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Porter Street
Turn right onto Porter Street
Navigation decision point
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
7
16.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.97 one way
$17.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.82 | $19.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.49 | $20.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.94 | $23.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.57 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Pine Grove, PA
Afternoon in Pine Grove on Saturday
Local time
3:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 10 to 15 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 24m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
54.1 mi in 1h 24m — 42% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Kennett-Oxford Bypass.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.4 mi on Kennett-Oxford Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 5th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.1 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Porter Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Oregon Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
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.
Between Whitman, PA and Pine Grove, PA, road signs point toward Oxford and Rising Sun.
Oxford
33.1 mi in
|
~53m
|
via US 1
Rising Sun
33.1 mi in
|
~53m
|
via US 1
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 54.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). 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 17.4 miles on Kennett-Oxford Bypass. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Pine Grove, 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: near the start (South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Porter Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Oregon Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
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 Pine Grove, 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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