Origin
Upper Providence, PA
Late night in Upper Providence on Friday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upper Providence, PA to Whitman, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 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 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
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.
Upper Providence, PA
Michael Taccetta
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Upper Providence, PA to Whitman, PA covers 21.4 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Delaware Expressway, Mid-County Expressway, North Providence Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.4 miles on Delaware Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| North Providence Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Media Bypass | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South 7th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Pattison Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Oregon Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 9.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Providence, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on West Bishop Hollow Road
104 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Bishop Hollow Road
2
Turn right onto North Providence Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Providence Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto PA 252
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Providence Road
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 1 North: Springfield
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Media Bypass
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 476: Plymouth Meeting, Chester
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 476 South: Chester
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 476
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Philadelphia
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 95
9.4 mi
·
12 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 18.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
PA 252 / North Providence Road
At end of road, turn right onto PA 252 / North Providence Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 476: Plymouth Meeting, Chester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 476: Plymouth Meeting, Chester
7
3.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Chester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 476 South: Chester
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Philadelphia
8
18.7 mi into trip
|
~29m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.58 one way
$7.15 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $3.94 | $7.87 |
| premium | $5.01 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.72 | $9.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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
Late night in Whitman on Friday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°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
20 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
36m 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?
21.4 mi in 36m, mostly highway — 9.4 mi of that is on Delaware Expressway.
64% 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: 9.4 mi on Delaware Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and Mid-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near PA 252 / North Providence Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 21.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (PA 252 / North Providence Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
329 ft
3 ft
Total Climb
39 ft
Total Descent
356 ft
Highest Point
329 ft
Elevation Range
326 ft
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.
On the drive from Upper Providence, PA to Whitman, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Chester along the way.
Chester
3.5 mi in
|
~7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.4 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 1.8 miles (PA 252 / North Providence Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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