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Trip from Whitman, PA to Avondale, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

41.9 mi

67 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m

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

Downtown Whitman, PA, PA

Whitman, PA

Haneul Trac

Downtown Avondale, PA, PA

Avondale, PA

Atlantic Ambience

Trip Overview

The drive from Whitman, PA to Avondale, PA covers 41.9 miles and takes about 1h 5m 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, Porter Street, South 4th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.95 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 41.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 41.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 5th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Whitman, PA to Avondale, PA is easy. At 1h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Whitman, PA to Avondale, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South 5th Street
Porter Street
South 4th Street
Oregon Avenue
South Front Street
I 95 South
Delaware Expressway
Wilmington Expressway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South 5th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Vollmer Street

233 ft · 12 sec · Vollmer Street
2

Turn right onto South 5th Street

272 ft · 11 sec · South 5th Street
3

Turn right onto Porter Street

466 ft · 24 sec · Porter Street
4

Turn right onto South 4th Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · South 4th Street
5

At the end of the 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 left toward I 95 South: International Airport

0.2 mi · 23 sec · I 95 South: International Airport
8

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

16 mi · 21 min · Delaware Expressway
9

Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

2.9 mi · 3 min · Delaware Expressway
10

Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Delaware Expressway
11

Continue on Wilmington Expressway

6.1 mi · 8 min · Wilmington Expressway
12

Take the exit slight right toward US 202: Wilmington, West Chester

0.2 mi · 23 sec · US 202: Wilmington, West Chester
13

Keep slight right to continue on US 202 North: Concord Pike, West Chester

0.3 mi · 36 sec · US 202 North: Concord Pike, West Chester
14

Continue straight

0.4 mi · 24 sec
15

Take the exit slight right toward DE 141 South, DE 261 North: Foulk Road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · DE 141 South, DE 261 North: Foulk Road
16

Keep slight left to continue on DE 141 South: Blue Ball Barn, Nemours Estate, Alapocas Run State Park

289 ft · 10 sec · DE 141 South: Blue Ball Barn, Nemours Estate, Alapocas Run State Park
17

Turn left onto Powder Mill Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · Powder Mill Road
18

Turn right onto Barley Mill Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Barley Mill Road
19

Continue on Centre Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Centre Road
20

Turn right onto Lancaster Pike

6.6 mi · 11 min · Lancaster Pike
21

Continue on Gap Newport Pike

4.1 mi · 7 min · Gap Newport Pike
22

Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
23

Turn left onto West State Street

525 ft · 20 sec · West State Street
24

Turn left

253 ft · 19 sec
25

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.9 mi from Whitman, PA · 32m into the drive

township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Aston, PA

21 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

New Garden, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Aston, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Whitman, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Avondale, PA

The final approach into Avondale, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.95 one way

$13.89 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.61 $15.22
premium $4.93 $8.13 $16.25
diesel $5.61 $9.25 $18.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.6 0 $4.40 $2.01
Efficient EV 10.5 0 $3.67 $1.68
EV Truck/SUV 16.8 0 $5.87 $2.68

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (67% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Whitman, PA

Evening in Whitman on Thursday

Local time

5:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Avondale, PA

Evening in Avondale on Thursday

Local time

5:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

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

27 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 5m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Whitman, PA to Avondale, PA covers 41.9 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 5th Street, Porter Street, South 4th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.9 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 $6.95 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.
The drive from Whitman, PA to Avondale, PA is easy. At 1h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Whitman, PA to Avondale, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Whitman, PA to Avondale, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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