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Trip from Willow Street, PA to Whitman, PA

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

Drive Time

1h 53m

Distance

73 mi

118 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great 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 45m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m

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

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Downtown Whitman, PA, PA

Whitman, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Willow Street, PA to Whitman, PA covers 73 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Schuylkill Expressway, Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass, US 202 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.4 miles on Schuylkill Expressway. 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 Willow Street, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Schuylkill Expressway 19.4 mi 27m
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass 13.9 mi 18m
US 202 9.5 mi 12m
Strasburg Road 6.1 mi 9m
Lincoln Highway 5.1 mi 7m
Exton Bypass 4.7 mi 6m
Village Road 3.3 mi 6m
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue 1.8 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Schuylkill Expressway — 19.4 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

32 ft · 4 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto PA 272

0.5 mi · 1 min · Willow Street Pike
3

Turn slight right

216 ft · 7 sec
4

Turn straight onto US 222; PA 741

1.3 mi · 2 min · Beaver Valley Pike
5

Turn left onto PA 741

3.3 mi · 6 min · Village Road
6

Continue on PA 741

0.8 mi · 2 min · Miller Street
7

Continue on PA 741

0.7 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
8

Continue on PA 741

1.1 mi · 2 min · Gap Road
9

Continue on PA 741

6.1 mi · 9 min · Strasburg Road
10

Turn slight right onto Old Strasburg Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Old Strasburg Road
11

Turn slight right onto PA 741

50 ft · 5 sec · Strasburg Road
12

Turn left onto PA 741

413 ft · 11 sec · Bridge Street
13

Turn left onto PA 41

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Gap-Newport Pike
14

Turn sharp right onto US 30

5.1 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto US 30

14 mi · 18 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on US 30

4.7 mi · 6 min · Exton Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward US 202 North: King of Prussia
18

Merge onto US 202

9.5 mi · 12 min · US 202
19

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 10 sec
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Devon Park Drive Use the slight right lane.
20

Keep slight left at fork

1.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
21

Merge onto I 76

16 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

3.0 mi · 4 min · Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 347B Toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
24

Keep slight left at fork

151 ft · 5 sec
Toward I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
25

Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

0.1 mi · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue
26

Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
Use the left lane.
27

Turn left onto South 5th Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
28

Turn right onto Porter Street

465 ft · 24 sec · Porter Street
29

Turn right onto South 4th Street

270 ft · 13 sec · South 4th Street
30

Turn right onto Vollmer Street

238 ft · 10 sec · Vollmer Street
31

Arrive at destination

Vollmer Street

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 Willow Street, PA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.4 miles.

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 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.5 miles or 59m 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 35m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Willow Street, PA

This is one driving day of about 73 miles and 1h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Willow Street, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Schuylkill Expressway for about 19.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Chester, 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

Christiana, PA

Fuel and coffee

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

Downingtown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.5 miles from Willow Street, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Djakarta Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+12154638888

Visit website

Lione's Pizza Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

1.3 mi

Artesano Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

RIM Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73

Hours: 12–10 pm

+12154653515

Visit website

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1.2 mi

CNT Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2 mi

Djakarta Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+12154638888

Visit website

Lione's Pizza Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31.3

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–9:30 pm

+16108732500

Visit website

Artesano Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 62.6

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12673318457

Visit website

Patty's Place Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31.3

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16105183881

The Brass Eagle Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 15.6

Gap, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+17174429977

Visit website

Pomod'oro Pizza and Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 31.3

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+16108730405

Visit website

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 36.5

Exton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

Dutch-Way Family Restaurant - Gap

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 15.6

Gap, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+16105936080

Visit website

RIM Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–10 pm

+12154653515

Visit website

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 73

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+12673191700

Visit website

CNT Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 67.8

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12678869851

Visit website

The Franklin Institute

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 67.8

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+12154481200

Visit website

Schuylkill River Trail

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 67.8

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12152226030

Visit website

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 67.8

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+12152991000

Visit website

The Escape Game King Of Prussia

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 52.2

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+16106248058

Visit website

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 67.8

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+12157330390

Visit website

MindEscape Escape Room Philadelphia

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 73

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–9:30 pm

+12154546159

Visit website

Independence Hall

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 67.8

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12159652305

Visit website

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 67.8

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+12159233811

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 20.5 and 70.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
20.5 mi into trip | ~37m in | US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
49.6 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Take the exit toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Devon Park Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Devon Park Driv...
6
67.5 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in | I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
70.5 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Take the exit toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 347B Toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
6
70.7 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge

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 18, 2026

Origin

Willow Street, PA

Afternoon in Willow Street on Saturday

Local time

3:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Whitman, PA

Afternoon in Whitman on Saturday

Local time

3:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°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 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 53m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 near mile 68
Park Closure: Congress Hall Temporary Closure
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 73
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 47.8
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 37.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

73 mi in 1h 53m — 40% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Schuylkill Expressway.

40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.4 mi on Schuylkill Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.5 miles in near US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 20.5 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.5 miles (I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 73 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 19.4 miles on Schuylkill Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Whitman, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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

The main spots that need attention: at 20.5 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.5 miles (I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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

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