Origin
Perkasie, PA
Night in Perkasie on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perkasie, 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 6m
Distance
43.2 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Perkasie, PA
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Whitman, PA
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Trip Overview
Perkasie to Whitman is 43.2 miles and takes about 1h 6m via Schuylkill Expressway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region, making it a straightforward, same-day trip. You'll spend a good portion of your time on major expressways, so expect a highway-focused experience. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to cover a moderate distance without a significant time commitment. Consider this drive for its directness and minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Schuylkill Expressway | 15.6 mi | 22m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Wambold Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Bethlehem Pike | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East Township Line Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| East Park Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Schuylkill Expressway
— 15.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perkasie, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on this road
90 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
South 4th Street
3
Turn left onto West Walnut Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
4
Turn right onto PA 152
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Constitution Avenue
5
Continue on PA 152
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Park Avenue
6
Turn left onto PA 152
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on PA 152
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Park Avenue
8
Continue on Bethlehem Pike
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Bethlehem Pike
9
Turn right onto East Township Line Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Township Line Road
10
Continue on Wambold Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Wambold Road
11
Turn left onto PA 63
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sumneytown Pike
12
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PATP South
13
Merge onto I 476; PATP
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
14
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
16
Continue on I 476
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 16
Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 16A
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
Use the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto I 76
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 347B
Toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
22
Keep slight left at fork
151 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
23
Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Oregon Vare Avenue
24
Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto Porter Street
465 ft
·
24 sec
·
Porter Street
27
Turn right onto South 4th Street
270 ft
·
13 sec
·
South 4th Street
28
Turn right onto Vollmer Street
238 ft
·
10 sec
·
Vollmer Street
29
Arrive at destination
Vollmer Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Perkasie, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 20.8 and 40.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
20.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
24.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
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 16
Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Vall...
8
24.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 16A
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
6
37.7 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
40.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.16 one way
$14.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.84 | $15.69 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.34
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(10.3 mi)
$1.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 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 | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Night in Whitman on Saturday
Local time
10:47 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
22 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
1h 6m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 68% of the journey utilizing major expressways. You'll experience stretches of higher-speed travel, including a continuous 15.6 miles on the Schuylkill Expressway. The main roads include the Schuylkill Expressway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, and Mid-County Expressway, indicating a consistent focus on multi-lane highways. Expect a driving experience characterized by efficient movement rather than winding backroads. The character of the drive remains largely consistent due to its reliance on these primary arterial routes.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on Schuylkill Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Schuylkill Expressway and Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.8 miles in near I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.2 miles you will encounter 19 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 20.8 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.7 miles: 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Perkasie, PA and Whitman, PA, road signs point toward Patp South and Valley Forge.
Patp South
10.2 mi in
|
~20m
Valley Forge
24.4 mi in
|
~37m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 43.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on Schuylkill Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.34 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.
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 20.8 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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