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Trip from Whitman, PA to Franklin Park, PA

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

Drive Time

6h 13m

Distance

322.4 mi

519 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 1m ★
6 AM
6h 14m
8 AM
6h 39m
10 AM
6h 23m
12 PM
6h 20m
3 PM
6h 24m
5 PM
6h 38m
8 PM
6h 6m

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 Franklin Park, PA, PA

Franklin Park, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Whitman, PA to Franklin Park, PA covers 322.4 miles and takes about 6h 13m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.45 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

161.2 miles from Whitman, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 13m. Total distance: 322.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 13m drive with frequent turns across 322.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 13m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South 5th Street
Ritner Street
South 6th Street
Oregon Avenue
Schuylkill Expressway
US 202
US 202 South
Mall Boulevard

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 Franklin Park, 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

20 mi · 27 min · Schuylkill Expressway
8

Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

0.1 mi · 10 sec · US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
9

Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

0.3 mi · 22 sec · US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
10

Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Mall Boulevard
11

Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
12

Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
13

Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 76 West: Harrisburg
14

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

288 mi · 5 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
15

Take the exit slight right toward PA 8: Butler Valley, Pittsburgh, Butler

0.2 mi · 54 sec · PA 8: Butler Valley, Pittsburgh, Butler
16

Keep slight left to continue on PA 8 South: Pittsburgh

0.2 mi · 28 sec · PA 8 South: Pittsburgh
17

Merge slight left onto William Flinn Highway

1.4 mi · 2 min · William Flinn Highway
18

Turn right onto Wildwood Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Wildwood Road
19

Continue on East Ingomar Road

4.1 mi · 10 min · East Ingomar Road
20

Turn slight left onto Ingomar Heights Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Ingomar Heights Road
21

Turn right onto Rochester Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Rochester Road
22

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 161.2 miles from Whitman, PA, or about 3h 6m into the drive.

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 71 miles or 1h 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 161.2 miles or 3h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 6m

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

Before You Leave

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

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Whitman, PA

This is one driving day of about 322.4 miles and 6h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Whitman, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 161.2 mi from Whitman, PA · 3h 6m into the drive

Downtown Hancock, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

161 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

Elkton, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 161.2 miles from Whitman, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Franklin Park, PA

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

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Franklin Park, PA.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$53.45 one way

$106.90 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 113 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $58.54 $117.08
premium $4.93 $62.53 $125.05
diesel $5.61 $71.18 $142.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$53

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 112.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 96.7 1 $33.85 $15.48
Efficient EV 80.6 0 $28.21 $12.90
EV Truck/SUV 129 1 $45.14 $20.63

Gas CO2

113 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Morning in Whitman on Saturday

Local time

9:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Franklin Park, PA

Morning in Franklin Park on Saturday

Local time

9:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Hancock, MD

161 mi in

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

22 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

6h 13m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Franklin Park, PA covers 322.4 miles and takes about 6h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South 5th Street, Ritner Street, South 6th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 161.2 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 $53.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 13m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

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

The route from Whitman, PA to Franklin Park, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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