Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
27.8 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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
Audubon, PA
Jay Brand
This 27.8-mile drive from Whitman, PA to Audubon, PA is a quick trip, estimated to take just 43 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, it's an economical journey. The route is predominantly highway-focused, making it a straightforward commute. Since both the origin and destination are within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, you'll be staying within familiar territory. This drive is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Schuylkill Expressway | 19.7 mi | 27m |
| County Line Expressway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Oregon Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Audubon Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Pawlings Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South 6th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Trooper Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman, PA and Audubon, 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
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on US 422
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto PA 363
Turn left onto Audubon Road
Turn right onto Pawlings Road
Turn right onto Egypt Road
Turn right
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 22.2 and 25.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 422: Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward PA 363: Audubon, Trooper
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$4.61 one way
$9.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Audubon on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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.
Expect a highway-centric experience on this 43-minute journey, with 78% of the drive taking place on major roadways. The Schuylkill Expressway will be your primary companion for a significant portion, including a continuous stretch of 19.7 miles. You'll also navigate the County Line Expressway and Oregon Avenue, which contribute to the overall highway feel. This route is designed for steady progress rather than meandering scenery, making it a direct and purposeful drive.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Schuylkill Expressway and County Line Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.2 miles in.
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 16 decision points packed into just 27.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Audubon, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Pottstown and Trooper.
Chester
Pottstown
Trooper
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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