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Trip from Whitman, PA to Dale, PA

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

Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

52.7 mi

85 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m

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 Dale, PA, PA

Dale, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Whitman, PA to Dale, PA covers 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 26m 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, Ritner Street, South 6th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.74 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South 5th Street
Ritner Street
South 6th Street
Oregon Avenue
Schuylkill Expressway
I 476 North
Mid-County Expressway
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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 Dale, PA.

1

Start on Vollmer Street

233 ft · 12 sec · Vollmer Street
2

Turn right onto South 5th Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · South 5th Street
3

Turn left onto Ritner Street

446 ft · 25 sec · Ritner Street
4

Turn left onto South 6th Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · South 6th Street
5

At the end of the road, turn right onto Oregon Avenue

1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue
6

Continue straight

0.1 mi · 19 sec
7

Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

15 mi · 22 min · Schuylkill Expressway
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
9

Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
10

Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
11

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

10 mi · 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
12

Take the exit slight right toward PA 63 East: Kulpsville

0.3 mi · 1 min · PA 63 East: Kulpsville
13

Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike

1.3 mi · 2 min · Sumneytown Pike
14

Continue on Main Street

3.9 mi · 7 min · Main Street
15

Continue on Sumneytown Pike

2.9 mi · 5 min · Sumneytown Pike
16

Continue on Main Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
17

Turn right onto Gravel Pike

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Gravel Pike
18

Turn left onto Hill Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Hill Road
19

Continue on Hill Road

5.0 mi · 9 min · Hill Road
20

Turn right onto Niantic Road

2.6 mi · 5 min · Niantic Road
21

At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 100

223 ft · 9 sec · Route 100
22

Turn left onto Dairy Lane

0.3 mi · 1 min · Dairy Lane
23

Turn left onto Old Route 100

0.6 mi · 1 min · Old Route 100
24

Turn right onto Forgedale Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Forgedale Road
25

Turn right onto Dale Road

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Dale Road
26

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

county seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Norristown, PA

26 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

Philadelphia, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Norristown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.3 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.74 one way

$17.47 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $9.57 $19.14
premium $4.93 $10.22 $20.44
diesel $5.61 $11.64 $23.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.8 0 $5.53 $2.53
Efficient EV 13.2 0 $4.61 $2.11
EV Truck/SUV 21.1 0 $7.38 $3.37

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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

Afternoon in Whitman on Saturday

Local time

3:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dale, PA

Afternoon in Dale on Saturday

Local time

3:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

26 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 26m 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?

52.7 mi in 1h 26m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: South 5th Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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 Dale, PA is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Dale, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 52.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 26m 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

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dale, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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