Origin
North Wales, PA
Morning in North Wales on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Wales, 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
48m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Wales, PA
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Whitman, PA
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Trip Overview
North Wales, PA to Whitman, PA is 24.5 miles and takes about 48 minutes via Fort Washington Expressway, Ogontz Avenue, and South Sumneytown Pike, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward journey. You'll experience a mixed drive, so expect a blend of highway speeds and more local road conditions. It's a convenient option for a quick hop between these two points, perfect for a day trip or as part of a larger itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Washington Expressway | 7 mi | 9m |
| Ogontz Avenue | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| South Sumneytown Pike | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| South 6th Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| North 6th Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Germantown Avenue | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Old York Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Norristown Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Fort Washington Expressway
— 7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Wales, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on US 202 Alternate Truck
18 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Walnut Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on South Sumneytown Pike
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Sumneytown Pike
4
Continue on Norristown Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Norristown Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward PA 309 South
6
Merge onto PA 309
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Fort Washington Expressway
7
Continue on PA 309
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
8
Continue on PA 309
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Fort Washington Expressway
9
Continue on PA 309
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Limekiln Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on PA 309
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ogontz Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Belfield Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Belfield Avenue
12
Turn right onto Old York Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Old York Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn slight right onto Rising Sun Avenue
185 ft
·
7 sec
·
Rising Sun Avenue
14
Turn left onto Germantown Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Germantown Avenue
15
Turn straight onto North 6th Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North 6th Street
16
Continue on North 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
North 6th Street
17
Continue on Independence Mall West
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Independence Mall West
18
Continue on South 6th Street
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Turn left onto Porter Street
0.2 mi
·
45 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward PA 309 South
Navigation decision point
Toward PA 309 South
4
16.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Old York Road
Turn right onto Old York Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
24.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Porter Street
Turn left onto Porter Street
Navigation decision point
4
24.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
South 4th Street
Turn right onto South 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.06 one way
$8.12 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 10 to 15 mph
29% chance
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
36 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
48m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a 32% highway share, meaning you'll get a taste of faster travel on roads like the Fort Washington Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7 miles on the Fort Washington Expressway, giving you a solid segment of open road. Beyond that, expect the drive to transition to more local roads like Ogontz Avenue and South Sumneytown Pike. This mixed profile means you'll be navigating varied traffic patterns and speed limits as you progress towards Whitman.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on Fort Washington Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 24.5 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles (Old York Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7 miles on Fort Washington Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles (Old York Road): 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.
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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