Avonia, PA to Whitman, PA is 419.9 miles and takes about 7h 54m via Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, and I 79, with a fuel budget near $74 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed driving experience with both highway cruising and surface road sections. With a recommended one-day drive time, this route is best suited for those looking to cover a good distance efficiently without needing an overnight stay. Plan for about two stops along the way.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
209.9 miles from Avonia, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
257.1 mi
4h 38m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi
1h 21m
I 79
48.7 mi
52m
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi
22m
PA-98
6.2 mi
8m
Avonia Road
5.4 mi
9m
Mid-County Expressway
3.4 mi
4m
Route 6N
2.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 257.1 mi, about 4h 38m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 34 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,084 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,463
Quietest
2 AM
~184 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avonia, PA and Whitman, PA.
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Start on this road
133 ft·12 sec·this road
2
Turn right
45 ft·5 sec
3
Turn right onto PA 5
176 ft·11 sec·West Lake Road
4
Turn left onto PA 98
5.4 mi·9 min·Avonia Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on PA 98
0.6 mi·1 min·PA-98
6
Continue on PA 98
0.6 mi·1 min·Falls Road
7
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 98
5.6 mi·7 min·PA-98
8
Turn left onto US 6N
2.5 mi·3 min·Route 6N
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·54 sec
10
Merge onto I 79
49 mi·52 min·I 79
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·59 sec
Toward I 80 East: Clarion
12
Merge onto I 80
257 mi·4 hr 38 min·Keystone Shortway
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
Exit 16Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley ForgeUse the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 16AToward I 76 East: PhiladelphiaUse the slight left lane.
22
Merge onto I 76
13 mi·17 min·Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
3.0 mi·4 min·Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 347BToward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
25
Keep slight left at fork
151 ft·5 sec
Toward I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
26
Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
0.1 mi·13 sec·West Oregon Vare Avenue
27
Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi·3 min·Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
Use the left lane.
28
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right onto Porter Street
465 ft·24 sec·Porter Street
30
Turn right onto South 4th Street
270 ft·13 sec·South 4th Street
31
Turn right onto Vollmer Street
238 ft·10 sec·Vollmer Street
32
Arrive at destination
Vollmer Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7h 54m drive, aim to leave Avonia early, around 8-9 AM, to ensure you have ample daylight for the 419.9-mile trip. The route includes two recommended stops, which should be spaced out to break up the driving time. Given the $74 fuel cost, ensure your tank is full before departing, especially as you'll encounter a significant 257.1-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during this longer segment, as services might be less frequent.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 209.9 miles from Avonia, PA, or about 3h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 257.1 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 92 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 209.9 miles or 3h 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 6h 39m
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 Avonia, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Avonia, PA
This is one driving day of about 419.9 miles and 7h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 miles from Avonia, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 257.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 401.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|PA 98 / Avonia Road
Turn left onto PA 98 / Avonia Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
322.3 mi into trip|~5h 58m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
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397.4 mi into trip|~7h 19m in|I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
401 mi into trip|~7h 24m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Vall...
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401.4 mi into trip|~7h 25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 16A
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$66.95 one way
$133.91 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg147 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$74.09
$148.19
premium
$4.81
$79.48
$158.97
diesel
$4.80
$79.29
$158.57
Estimated Tolls: $9.76
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(75.1 mi)$9.76
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$102–$127
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 146.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
126
1
$44.09
$20.16
Efficient EV
105
1
$36.74
$16.80
EV Truck/SUV
168
2
$58.79
$26.87
Gas CO2
147 kg
EV CO2
49 kg (67% 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Avonia, PA
Night
in Avonia on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Smoke
N 1 to 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Whitman, PA
Night
in Whitman on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Smoke
NW 5 to 10 mph11% chanceLive 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
5 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
7h 54m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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 419.9
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...
9 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 390.9
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...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 405.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 36% highway, meaning you'll encounter a good amount of surface road driving. You'll have a continuous stretch of 257.1 miles on the Keystone Shortway before transitioning. Be prepared for sections that are not on high-speed interstates, offering a more varied pace. You'll notice the change from faster highway travel to more typical surface road conditions as the route progresses.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 257.1 mi on Keystone Shortway.
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 0.1 miles in near PA 98 / Avonia Road.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 419.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 98 / Avonia Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 322.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 397.4 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,792 ft12 ft
Total Climb
2,557 ft
Total Descent
3,215 ft
Highest Point
1,792 ft
~143.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,780 ft
Notable High Points
1,604 ft at ~316.2 miles+526 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Avonia, PA and Whitman, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 54m. Total distance: 419.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 54m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 257.1 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $9.76 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 40 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 40 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 98 / Avonia Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 322.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 397.4 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.9 hours each way, a round trip means 15.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Whitman, PA before the return drive.
