Warsaw to Whitman is 291.5 miles and takes about 5h 37m via Keystone Shortway and Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. With a recommended one-day pace, you'll transition from highway cruising to surface roads. It's a practical option if you need to cover ground efficiently between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
145.7 miles from Warsaw, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 47m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
185.1 mi
3h 21m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi
1h 21m
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi
22m
Mid-County Expressway
3.4 mi
4m
PA 830
2.2 mi
3m
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi
3m
State Route 28 North
1.3 mi
1m
Allen Mills Road
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 185.1 mi, about 3h 21m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 52 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,092 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,504
Quietest
2 AM
~185 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warsaw, PA and Whitman, PA.
1
Start on PA 28
1.3 mi·1 min·State Route 28 North
2
Turn right onto Quinn Road
1.1 mi·4 min·Quinn Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Allen Mills Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Allen Mills Road
4
Turn right onto Airport Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Airport Road
5
Turn right
0.8 mi·1 min
6
Continue on this road
0.4 mi·54 sec·this road
7
Continue on Sensor Road
0.1 mi·20 sec·Sensor Road
8
Turn right onto PA 830
2.2 mi·3 min·PA 830
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·48 sec
10
Merge onto I 80
185 mi·3 hr 21 min·Keystone Shortway
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
Exit 16Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley ForgeUse the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 16AToward I 76 East: PhiladelphiaUse the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto I 76
13 mi·17 min·Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
3.0 mi·4 min·Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 347BToward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
23
Keep slight left at fork
151 ft·5 sec
Toward I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
24
Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
0.1 mi·13 sec·West Oregon Vare Avenue
25
Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi·3 min·Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
Use the left lane.
26
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto Porter Street
465 ft·24 sec·Porter Street
28
Turn right onto South 4th Street
270 ft·13 sec·South 4th Street
29
Turn right onto Vollmer Street
238 ft·10 sec·Vollmer Street
30
Arrive at destination
Vollmer Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 37m estimated drive time, starting in the morning allows ample daylight to complete the 291.5 miles. You'll have one recommended stop, which is a good opportunity to break up the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $46, and plan your refueling around the longer 185.1-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway. Since this is comfortably a one-day trip, you have flexibility; however, consider that the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension can have tolls, so factor that into your budget beyond fuel.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 145.7 miles from Warsaw, PA, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 185.1 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 64 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.7 miles or 2h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 30m
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 Warsaw, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Warsaw, PA
This is one driving day of about 291.5 miles and 5h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Warsaw, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 185.1 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 193.9 and 285.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
193.9 mi into trip|~3h 41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
7
269 mi into trip|~5h 2m 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
272.6 mi into trip|~5h 7m 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
273 mi into trip|~5h 8m 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
285.9 mi into trip|~5h 27m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.48 one way
$92.96 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg102 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$51.44
$102.87
premium
$4.81
$55.18
$110.36
diesel
$4.80
$55.04
$110.08
Estimated Tolls: $9.76
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(75.1 mi)$9.76
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
$46
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
87.5
1
$30.61
$13.99
Efficient EV
72.9
0
$25.51
$11.66
EV Truck/SUV
116.6
1
$40.81
$18.66
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 11, 2026
Origin
Warsaw, PA
Morning
in Warsaw on Monday
Local time
9:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Partly Sunny
N 3 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 5:15PM EDT until July 11 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 5:15PM EDT until July 11 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Whitman, PA
Morning
in Whitman on Monday
Local time
9:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
E 5 mph74% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 5:15PM EDT until July 11 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 5:15PM EDT until July 11 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA
81°F
Chemung, NY
146 mi in
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
6 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
5h 37m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
$1
near mile 291.5
Park Closure: Independence Visitor Center Closed 12 noon–3:30, July 14, 2026
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 291.5
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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 271.4
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...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 271.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 33% of this 291.5-mile route is on highways, including the Keystone Shortway and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. You'll experience a significant stretch of 185.1 miles on the Keystone Shortway before transitioning. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface roads, with the highway portion concluding at some point along the Schuylkill Expressway. The percentage of highway suggests you'll have periods of faster travel interspersed with slower sections.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 185.1 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 193.9 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 291.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 193.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 269 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 272.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,790 ft12 ft
Total Climb
1,431 ft
Total Descent
3,139 ft
Highest Point
1,790 ft
~97.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,778 ft
Notable High Points
1,790 ft at ~97.4 miles+706 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Warsaw, PA and Whitman, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Valley Forge.
Patp
193 mi in|~3h 39m
Allentown
193 mi in|~3h 39m
Valley Forge
272.6 mi in|~5h 7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 37m. Total distance: 291.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 185.1 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $9.76 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 193.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 269 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 272.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Whitman, PA before the return drive.
