Origin
York, PA
Afternoon in York on Thursday
Local time
12:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
106.5 mi
171 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
York, PA
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Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
The drive from York, PA to Whitman, PA covers 106.5 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East King Street, South Harrison Street, East Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.66 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
53.2 miles from York, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 106.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 2h 7m drive with frequent turns across 106.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from York, PA to Whitman, PA is easy. At 2h 7m 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 York, PA to Whitman, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East King Street | — | — |
| South Harrison Street | — | — |
| East Market Street | — | — |
| North Hills Road | — | — |
| US 222 North | — | — |
| I 76 | — | — |
| Colonel Howard Boulevard | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between York, PA and Whitman, PA.
Start on North George Street
Turn left onto East King Street
Turn left onto South Harrison Street
Turn right onto East Market Street
Turn left onto North Hills Road
Turn right
Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike
Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway
Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
Turn left onto South 5th Street
Turn right onto Porter Street
Turn right onto South 4th Street
Turn right onto Vollmer Street
Arrive 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.
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 23 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.2 miles or 1h 3m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Whitman, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving York, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 York, PA
This is one driving day of about 106.5 miles and 2h 7m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.2 mi from York, PA · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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.
A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 53.2 miles from York, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Whitman, 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 Whitman, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$17.66 one way
$35.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.34 | $38.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.65 | $41.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.51 | $47.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32 | 0 | $11.18 | $5.11 |
| Efficient EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.32 | $4.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.6 | 0 | $14.91 | $6.82 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in York on Thursday
Local time
12:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Whitman on Thursday
Local time
12:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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