Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Ardmore, PA
Haneul Trac
Whitman, PA to Ardmore, PA is 13.2 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Schuylkill Expressway and East Lancaster Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, taking you from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. The drive is predominantly highway, making it a quick and efficient way to get between these two points. If you're looking for a straightforward journey with minimal fuss, this route fits the bill. It's less about the destination's journey and more about simply arriving.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Schuylkill Expressway | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| East Lancaster Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Oregon Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Wynnefield Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| City Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Montgomery Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South 6th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cardinal Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman, PA and Ardmore, PA.
Start on Vollmer Street
Turn right onto South 5th Street
Turn left onto Ritner Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
At end of road, turn right onto Oregon Avenue
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 76
Take the exit
Turn left onto Montgomery Drive
Turn right onto US 1 Alternate Truck
Turn left onto Wynnefield Avenue
Turn right onto Cardinal Avenue
Turn left onto US 1
Turn right onto US 30
Turn right onto Church Road
Turn left onto Sibley Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto South 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Ritner Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward West Fairmount Park, Mann Music Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto US 1 Alternate Truck / Belmont Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 1 / City Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.40 | $4.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Whitman on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Ardmore on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with about 40% of it on highway. You'll encounter stretches of faster-paced travel, including a longest uninterrupted segment of 5.3 miles on the Schuylkill Expressway. As you transition from the expressway, expect to navigate through more local roads like East Lancaster Avenue and Oregon Avenue. This means the driving pace will vary, shifting from highway speeds to more controlled, potentially stop-and-go traffic as you get closer to your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 5th Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.2 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Ritner Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Whitman, PA and Ardmore, PA, road signs point toward Fairmount Park and Mann Music Center.
Fairmount Park
Mann Music Center
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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