Origin
Whitman, PA
Morning in Whitman on Monday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitman, PA to Richmond, PA
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.5 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
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6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Richmond, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Whitman and Richmond, PA, you are looking at a brief 7.5-mile journey that typically takes about 15 minutes. This route is a straightforward, single-day trip that requires no overnight stops, making it ideal for commuters or those running local errands. You will navigate using a combination of the Delaware Expressway, South 5th Street, and Westmoreland Street. With fuel costs estimated at just $1, this is an incredibly budget-friendly drive within the Northeast region. Because the duration is so short, you have total flexibility in your schedule, allowing you to easily fit this transit into a busy day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
3.7 miles from Whitman, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions from high-speed transit to local navigation. About 50% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on the highway, specifically on the Delaware Expressway, which offers the longest uninterrupted stretch of 3.8 miles. Once you exit the expressway, the route shifts into a more technical feel as you transition onto South 5th Street and Westmoreland Street. This change requires you to stay alert as the flow of traffic shifts from the steady pace of the highway to the stop-and-go nature of city streets. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Whitman, PA to Richmond, PA is easy. At 15m 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 Richmond, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Christopher Columbus Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 676 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Delaware Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Allegheny Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westmoreland Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Aramingo Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South 5th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman, PA and Richmond, PA.
1
Start on Vollmer Street
233 ft
·
12 sec
·
Vollmer Street
2
Turn right onto South 5th Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South 5th Street
3
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Washington Avenue
4
Turn left onto South Christopher Columbus Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Christopher Columbus Boulevard
5
Take the ramp left toward I 676: Central Philadelphia
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 676: Central Philadelphia
6
Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Delaware Expressway
7
Take the exit slight right toward Allegheny Avenue, Castor Avenue
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
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Allegheny Avenue, Castor Avenue
8
Turn left onto Westmoreland Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Westmoreland Street
9
Turn right onto Aramingo Avenue
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
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Aramingo Avenue
10
Turn left onto East Tioga Street
495 ft
·
24 sec
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East Tioga Street
11
Turn right onto Tulip Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
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Tulip Street
12
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 15-minute excursion, you do not need to worry about complex pacing or rest breaks. You can depart whenever it best suits your personal schedule, as the short distance minimizes the impact of typical traffic fluctuations. Keep your fuel gauge in check before you start, though with a $1 cost, you will find it very easy to manage your transit budget. A helpful tip for this specific route is to pay close attention to your navigation as you transition off the Delaware Expressway; the switch from highway speeds to local roads on South 5th Street happens quickly. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by focusing on a direct, efficient arrival at your destination.
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 3.7 miles from Whitman, PA, or about 7m 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 7.5 miles or 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3.7 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond, 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 7.5 miles and 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Whitman, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.7 mi from Whitman, PA · 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 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 7.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3.7 miles from Whitman, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Richmond, PA
The final approach into Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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
$1.24 one way
$2.48 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.45 | $2.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.67 | $3.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Richmond, PA
Morning in Richmond on Monday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m 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 Richmond, PA covers 7.5 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 5th Street, Washington Avenue, South Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.7 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 $1.24 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 Richmond, PA is easy. At 15m 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 Richmond, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Whitman, PA to Richmond, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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