Origin
Hopewell, PA
Morning in Hopewell on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopewell, 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
1h 24m
Distance
51.9 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hopewell, PA
Jack Pace
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through Pennsylvania, the 51.9-mile journey from Hopewell to Whitman is a straightforward option. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 24 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the route is economically efficient for most travelers. You will navigate a combination of the Kennett-Oxford Bypass, the Delaware Expressway, and East Baltimore Pike to complete the transit. Since the entire drive stays within the Northeast region, you won't experience drastic climate or landscape shifts. It is a manageable distance that offers plenty of flexibility if you prefer to head home the same day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kennett-Oxford Bypass | 17.2 mi | 23m |
| Delaware Expressway | 12.9 mi | 17m |
| East Baltimore Pike | 9.1 mi | 15m |
| Conchester Highway | 8.1 mi | 13m |
| South 7th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Pattison Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Roneys Corner Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Bethel Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
— 17.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopewell, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on this road
105 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Hopewell Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hopewell Road
3
Turn sharp left onto Roneys Corner Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Roneys Corner Road
4
Turn right onto Calvary Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Calvary Road
5
Continue on Bethel Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bethel Road
6
Turn straight onto PA 472
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Lancaster Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 1 North: Kennett Square
8
Merge onto US 1
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 1
9.1 mi
·
15 min
·
East Baltimore Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto US 322
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Conchester Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17
Toward PA 611 North: Broad Street, Pattison Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto PA 611
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Broad Street
14
Turn slight right
318 ft
·
15 sec
15
Turn right onto Pattison Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pattison Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto South 7th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Oregon Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Oregon Avenue
18
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Porter Street
465 ft
·
24 sec
·
Porter Street
20
Turn right onto South 4th Street
270 ft
·
13 sec
·
South 4th Street
21
Turn right onto Vollmer Street
238 ft
·
10 sec
·
Vollmer Street
22
Arrive at destination
Vollmer Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Hopewell, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 36.3 and 51.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
36.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
49.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
50 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
Pattison Avenue
Turn right onto Pattison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
50.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
South 7th Street
Turn left onto South 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
South 5th Street
Turn left onto South 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.60 one way
$17.21 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.42 | $18.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.07 | $20.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Morning in Whitman on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
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
2 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 24m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Only 25% of your time will be spent on highways, meaning you will spend the majority of the trip navigating local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Kennett-Oxford Bypass, spanning 17.2 miles before the road profile changes. Because the route relies heavily on local thoroughfares, the pace is more technical than a standard highway trek. Be prepared to shift gears frequently as you transition between the bypass and the smaller connecting roads that define this 51.9-mile transit.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.2 mi on Kennett-Oxford Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 36.3 miles in near I 95 / Delaware Expressway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 36.3 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50 miles (Pattison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 51.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.2 miles on Kennett-Oxford Bypass. 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 36.3 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50 miles (Pattison Avenue): 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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