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Trip from Whitman, PA to Willow Street, PA

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

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

73 mi

118 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 43m ★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from Whitman, PA to Willow Street, PA covers 73 miles and takes about 1h 51m 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 $12.10 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

36.5 miles from Whitman, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 73 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 73 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. 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 Willow Street, PA is easy. At 1h 51m 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 Willow Street, 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
US 322 West

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 Willow Street, 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 right to continue on US 322 West: West Chester

7.4 mi · 13 min · US 322 West: West Chester
10

Turn left onto Baltimore Pike

9.1 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Pike
11

Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass

17 mi · 23 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
12

Take the exit slight right toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford

0.2 mi · 34 sec · PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford
13

Turn right onto West Lancaster Avenue

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Lancaster Avenue
14

Continue on Kirkwood Pike

8.9 mi · 12 min · Kirkwood Pike
15

Continue on South Lime Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Lime Street
16

Turn left onto East State Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East State Street
17

Turn right onto West 4th Street

0.6 mi · 50 sec · West 4th Street
18

Continue on Beaver Valley Pike

6.9 mi · 9 min · Beaver Valley Pike
19

Turn left onto Penn Grant Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Penn Grant Road
20

Turn right onto Willow Street Pike

0.6 mi · 1 min · Willow Street Pike
21

Turn right

33 ft · 2 sec
22

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 36.5 miles from Whitman, PA, or about 55m 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 16 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.5 miles or 55m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Willow Street, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Whitman, PA

This is one driving day of about 73 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Whitman, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.5 mi from Whitman, PA · 55m into the drive

Downtown Pocopson, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pocopson, PA

37 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

Upper Darby, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pocopson, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.5 miles from Whitman, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Willow Street, PA

The final approach into Willow Street, 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

$12.10 one way

$24.20 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $13.25 $26.51
premium $4.93 $14.16 $28.31
diesel $5.61 $16.12 $32.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.9 0 $7.66 $3.50
Efficient EV 18.3 0 $6.39 $2.92
EV Truck/SUV 29.2 0 $10.22 $4.67

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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

Morning in Whitman on Saturday

Local time

9:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Willow Street, PA

Morning in Willow Street on Saturday

Local time

9:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

3 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

1h 51m 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 Willow Street, PA covers 73 miles and takes about 1h 51m 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 36.5 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 $12.10 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 Willow Street, PA is easy. At 1h 51m 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 Willow Street, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Whitman, PA to Willow Street, 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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