This 71.7-mile drive from Temple, PA to Whitman, PA is a straightforward trip, taking about 1 hour and 34 minutes. The route is heavily focused on highways, with 83% of the journey on major roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-76. Given its short duration and the straightforward nature of the drive, it's perfectly suited as a one-day trip. You can expect a fuel cost of approximately $12 for this journey. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you won't be crossing major regional boundaries on this relatively quick journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.9 miles from Temple, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
27.5 mi
29m
I 76
18 mi
26m
Morgantown Expressway
11.4 mi
12m
North 5th Street Highway
4.8 mi
8m
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi
4m
West Shore Bypass
2 mi
2m
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi
3m
North 4th Street
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 27.5 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Temple, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on Euclid Avenue
306 ft·15 sec·Euclid Avenue
2
Turn right onto Lamont Avenue
377 ft·22 sec·Lamont Avenue
3
Turn left onto Mount Laurel Road
0.3 mi·39 sec·Mount Laurel Road
4
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
4.8 mi·8 min·North 5th Street Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi·16 sec·Washington Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto North 4th Street
0.6 mi·1 min·North 4th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 222 BUS
273 ft·4 sec·South 4th Street
8
Continue on US 222 Business
0.3 mi·29 sec·Bingaman Street
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
10
Merge onto US 422
2.0 mi·2 min·West Shore Bypass
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 176 South: MorgantownUse the slight right lane.
12
Continue on I 176
11 mi·12 min·Morgantown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward I 76 Toll East: PhiladelphiaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 76; PATP
27 mi·29 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto I 76
18 mi·26 min·I 76
Exit 326Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, PhiladelphiaUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
3.0 mi·4 min·Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 347BToward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
18
Keep slight left at fork
151 ft·5 sec
Toward I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
19
Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
0.1 mi·13 sec·West Oregon Vare Avenue
20
Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi·3 min·Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto Porter Street
465 ft·24 sec·Porter Street
23
Turn right onto South 4th Street
270 ft·13 sec·South 4th Street
24
Turn right onto Vollmer Street
238 ft·10 sec·Vollmer Street
25
Arrive at destination
Vollmer Street
Trip Plan
With a duration of just over 1.5 hours, this drive offers flexibility. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid potential rush hour traffic on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you can easily complete this trip without needing to plan specific breaks, though rest stops are available along the turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without exits is 27.5 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so it's wise to top off before you hit that segment if you're concerned.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.9 miles from Temple, PA, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.9 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Whitman, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Temple, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Temple, PA
This is one driving day of about 71.7 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Temple, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 27.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.3 and 48.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.3 mi into trip|~9m in|US 422 Business / Washington Street
Turn right onto US 422 Business / Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
5.4 mi into trip|~9m in|North 4th Street
Turn left onto North 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
6.3 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the ramp toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
7
20.3 mi into trip|~28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
8
48.2 mi into trip|~58m in|I 76
Take the exit onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
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 326
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.89 one way
$23.77 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.02
$26.04
premium
$4.93
$13.91
$27.81
diesel
$5.61
$15.83
$31.66
Estimated Tolls: $3.57
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(27.5 mi)$3.57
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.5
0
$7.53
$3.44
Efficient EV
17.9
0
$6.27
$2.87
EV Truck/SUV
28.7
0
$10.04
$4.59
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Temple, PA
Morning
in Temple on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Whitman, PA
Morning
in Whitman on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
26 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 34m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 37.1
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 2.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 71.7-mile route, with 83% of your travel time spent on major roadways including the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Morgantown Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.5 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. This means you'll experience consistent highway speeds for significant portions of the drive. While it's primarily a high-speed journey, be aware of the transition as you move onto and off these main arteries.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in near US 422 Business / Washington Street.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.7 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 5.3 miles (US 422 Business / Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (North 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
675 ft12 ft
Total Climb
572 ft
Total Descent
826 ft
Highest Point
675 ft
~15.4 mi in
Elevation Range
663 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Temple, PA and Whitman, PA, road signs point toward Morgantown and Philadelphia.
Morgantown
6.3 mi in|~11m
Philadelphia
48.2 mi in|~58m|via I 76
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 71.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.57 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 5.3 miles (US 422 Business / Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (North 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (5 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.
