Origin
Penn Wynne, PA
Morning in Penn Wynne on Tuesday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Penn Wynne, PA to Whitman, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Penn Wynne, PA
Michael Taccetta
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Penn Wynne to Whitman is 9.8 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Haverford Avenue/Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a turn-heavy local experience, making it a straightforward, quick trip. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time investment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Haverford Avenue | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South 49th Street | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Grays Ferry Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Haverford Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North 49th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Haverford Avenue
— 2.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn Wynne, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on Drayton Lane
152 ft
·
11 sec
·
Drayton Lane
2
Turn left onto Haverford Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Haverford Road
3
Continue on Haverford Avenue
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Haverford Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn slight right onto North 49th Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
North 49th Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto Market Street
87 ft
·
8 sec
·
Market Street
6
Turn right onto South 49th Street
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South 49th Street
7
Turn left onto Greenway Avenue
416 ft
·
11 sec
·
Greenway Avenue
8
Continue on South 48th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 48th Street
9
Turn left onto Grays Ferry Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grays Ferry Avenue
10
Turn right onto South 34th Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South 34th Street
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 76 East
12
Merge onto I 76
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 347B
Toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
14
Keep slight left at fork
151 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
15
Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Oregon Vare Avenue
16
Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Porter Street
465 ft
·
24 sec
·
Porter Street
19
Turn right onto South 4th Street
270 ft
·
13 sec
·
South 4th Street
20
Turn right onto Vollmer Street
238 ft
·
10 sec
·
Vollmer Street
21
Arrive at destination
Vollmer Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 6.6 and 9.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway
Merge onto I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
7.5 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
South 5th Street
Turn left onto South 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Porter Street
Turn right onto Porter Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.62 one way
$3.25 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 10 to 15 mph
29% chance
Live forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 4:51AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
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
35 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
24m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, characterized by frequent intersections and changes in road name. With only a 7% highway share, you'll primarily navigate city streets like Haverford Avenue and Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue. The longest stretch without a turn or significant deviation is 2.9 miles on Haverford Avenue. This means you'll be constantly adjusting speed and paying attention to traffic signals and local road conditions, so don't expect long stretches of effortless cruising.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on Haverford Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in near I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway.
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 9.8 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 6.6 miles (I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Penn Wynne, PA
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.9 miles on Haverford Avenue. 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 6.6 miles (I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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