Origin
Fairview, PA
Night in Fairview on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, 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
22m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through Pennsylvania, the 12.8-mile trek from Fairview to Whitman is a straightforward journey. Expect to spend about 22 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will primarily navigate via the Delaware Expressway, South 7th Street, and Chester Pike. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly route that stays entirely within the Northeast region. It is an efficient connection rather than a destination-heavy vacation, ideal for those who need to get from point A to point B without unnecessary fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| South 7th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Chester Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pattison Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Fairview Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Stewart Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Oregon Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 8.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on Essex Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Essex Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto Fairview Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Road
3
Turn left onto US 13
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Chester Pike
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Stewart Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South: Philadelphia
6
Merge onto I 95
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17
Toward PA 611 North: Broad Street, Pattison Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto PA 611
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Broad Street
9
Turn slight right
318 ft
·
15 sec
10
Turn right onto Pattison Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pattison Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto South 7th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Oregon Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Oregon Avenue
13
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Porter Street
465 ft
·
24 sec
·
Porter Street
15
Turn right onto South 4th Street
270 ft
·
13 sec
·
South 4th Street
16
Turn right onto Vollmer Street
238 ft
·
10 sec
·
Vollmer Street
17
Arrive at destination
Vollmer Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Stewart Avenue
Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South: Philadelphia
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, PA 420 Alternate Truck South...
8
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward PA 611 North: Broad Street, Pattison Avenue
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 17
Toward PA 611 North: Broad Street, Pattison Ave...
6
10.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Pattison Avenue
Turn right onto Pattison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
South 7th Street
Turn left onto South 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.12 one way
$4.24 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.32 | $4.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
Whitman, PA
Night in Whitman on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
22m 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?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 66% of the travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Delaware Expressway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.4 miles. The transition from high-speed highway driving to the more localized South 7th Street and Chester Pike segments shifts the pace of the drive significantly. It is a functional, no-nonsense commute that favors speed over scenery. Once you exit the expressway, the environment becomes more urban, requiring you to adjust your speed as you navigate the final local legs of the journey.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on Delaware Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and South 7th Street. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near South Stewart Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 1.3 miles (South Stewart Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on Delaware 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 1.3 miles (South Stewart Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and First State 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 US Trip Planner 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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