Origin
Rockdale, PA
Afternoon in Rockdale on Sunday
Local time
12:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockdale, 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
37m
Distance
21 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockdale, PA
Chet Pichet
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Rockdale, PA to Whitman, PA is 21 miles and takes about 37m via Delaware Expressway and Conchester Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive primarily within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. Given its quick duration, it's an ideal option for a single-day trip, allowing plenty of time for activities at your destination. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making for efficient travel between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 12.9 mi | 17m |
| Conchester Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Pennell Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Red Hill Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| South 7th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Pattison Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Convent Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Market Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 12.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockdale, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on Convent Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Convent Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Red Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Red Hill Road
3
Turn left onto Concord Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Concord Road
4
Turn slight right onto PA 452
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Pennell Road
5
Continue on PA 452
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
6
Turn right onto Bethel Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Bethel Avenue
7
Take the ramp
146 ft
·
4 sec
8
Turn right
103 ft
·
3 sec
9
Turn right onto US 322
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Conchester Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17
Toward PA 611 North: Broad Street, Pattison Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto PA 611
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Broad Street
13
Turn slight right
318 ft
·
15 sec
14
Turn right onto Pattison Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pattison Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto South 7th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Oregon Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Oregon Avenue
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 145 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 20.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
18.3 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
19.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Pattison Avenue
Turn right onto Pattison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
19.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
South 7th Street
Turn left onto South 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
20.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
South 5th Street
Turn left onto South 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.48 one way
$6.96 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in Whitman on Sunday
Local time
12:30 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
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
37m 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 route is largely highway-focused, with 61% of the drive on faster roads like the Delaware Expressway and Conchester Highway. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.9 miles on the Delaware Expressway, offering a consistent pace. While mostly highway, the inclusion of Pennell Road introduces some variation, potentially bringing you through more local environments as you approach your destination. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes efficiency over scenic detours.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on Delaware Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and Conchester Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near I 95 / Delaware Expressway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 21 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.1 miles (Pattison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 21 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.9 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 5.4 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.1 miles (Pattison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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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