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Trip from East Hanover, PA to Whitman, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 8m

Distance

100.4 mi

162 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 0m ★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 4m

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

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Downtown East Hanover, PA, PA

East Hanover, PA

Michael Taccetta

Downtown Whitman, PA, PA

Whitman, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from East Hanover, PA to Whitman, PA covers 100.4 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 76, Bellegrove Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.65 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

50.2 miles from East Hanover, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 59.5 mi 1h 3m
I 76 18 mi 26m
Bellegrove Road 6.4 mi 10m
Horseshoe Pike 5.6 mi 8m
South White Oak Street 3.4 mi 5m
Schuylkill Expressway 3 mi 4m
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue 1.8 mi 3m
Jonestown Road 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 59.5 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Hanover, PA and Whitman, PA.

1

Start on Crooked Road

53 ft · 4 sec · Crooked Road
2

Turn right onto Jonestown Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Jonestown Road
3

Turn right onto PA 934

6.4 mi · 10 min · Bellegrove Road
4

Continue on PA 934

0.3 mi · 1 min · North White Oak Street
5

Continue on PA 934

3.4 mi · 5 min · South White Oak Street
6

Turn left onto US 322; PA 241

5.6 mi · 8 min · Horseshoe Pike
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward PATP
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 76 Toll East: Valley Forge
9

Merge onto I 76; PATP

60 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit onto I 76

18 mi · 26 min · I 76
Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

3.0 mi · 4 min · Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 347B Toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
13

Keep slight left at fork

151 ft · 5 sec
Toward I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
14

Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

0.1 mi · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue
15

Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
Use the left lane.
16

Turn left onto South 5th Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
17

Turn right onto Porter Street

465 ft · 24 sec · Porter Street
18

Turn right onto South 4th Street

270 ft · 13 sec · South 4th Street
19

Turn right onto Vollmer Street

238 ft · 10 sec · Vollmer Street
20

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 50.2 miles from East Hanover, PA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.5 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 22 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.2 miles or 1h 4m 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 40m

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 East Hanover, 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 East Hanover, PA

This is one driving day of about 100.4 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from East Hanover, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 59.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

county town of Warwickshire, England

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warwick, PA

50 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

Brickerville, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Earl, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.2 miles from East Hanover, 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

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Exton, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 64.5

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

Djakarta Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1 mi

Amsale Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1.7 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 100.4

Hours: 12–10 pm

+12154653515

Visit website

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1.2 mi

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 64.5

Exton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

Djakarta Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 100.4

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+12154638888

Visit website

Amsale Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 93.2

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12153974420

Visit website

Artesano Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12673318457

Visit website

Satellite Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 93.2

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12672772623

Visit website

Hong Kong Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.5

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16106962597

Visit website

RIM Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 100.4

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 100.4

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+12673191700

Visit website

CNT Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 93.2

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12678869851

Visit website

Valley Forge Service Plaza

0 mi from route

Bomansville Service Plaza

0 mi from route

Peter J. Camiel Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

King of Prussia Service Plaza

0.8 mi from route

The Escape Game King Of Prussia

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 78.9

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+16106248058

Visit website

Wharton Esherick Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 71.7

Malvern, Pennsylvania

+16106445822

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - King of Prussia

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 78.9

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+16105954359

Visit website

MindEscape Escape Room Philadelphia

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 100.4

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–9:30 pm

+12154546159

Visit website

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 100.4

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+12157330390

Visit website

The Franklin Institute

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 93.2

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+12154481200

Visit website

Spruce Street Harbor Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 100.4

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–10 pm

+12159222386

Visit website

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 93.2

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+12152991000

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 16.8 and 98.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
16.8 mi into trip | ~28m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 Toll East: Valley Forge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 76 Toll East: Valley Forge
8
76.8 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | I 76

Take the exit onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

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 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
6
94.8 mi into trip | ~1h 58m 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
97.8 mi into trip | ~2h 3m 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
98.1 mi into trip | ~2h 3m 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

$16.65 one way

$33.29 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $18.23 $36.46
premium $4.93 $19.47 $38.94
diesel $5.61 $22.17 $44.33

Estimated Tolls: $7.74

Pennsylvania Turnpike (59.5 mi) $7.74

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

$17

Tolls

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.1 0 $10.54 $4.82
Efficient EV 25.1 0 $8.79 $4.02
EV Truck/SUV 40.2 0 $14.06 $6.43

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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 19, 2026

Origin

East Hanover, PA

Afternoon in East Hanover on Sunday

Local time

1:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Whitman, PA

Afternoon in Whitman on Sunday

Local time

1:49 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

2 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

2h 8m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

100.4 mi in 2h 8m, mostly highway — 59.5 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 100.4 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 16.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 76.8 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.8 miles (I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between East Hanover, PA and Whitman, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Philadelphia.

Patp

16.6 mi in | ~27m

Philadelphia

76.8 mi in | ~1h 32m | via I 76

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 100.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 59.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $7.74 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 4 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. There are 4 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 16.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 76.8 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.8 miles (I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 US Trip Planner 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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