Origin
Whitman, PA
Late night in Whitman on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitman, PA to Berwyn, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 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 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Berwyn, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Whitman, PA to Berwyn, PA is 26.2 miles and takes about 45m via Schuylkill Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region and the state of Pennsylvania, making it a straightforward local trip. With a highway-focused profile, expect much of your journey to be on limited-access roads. It's a short enough distance that you can easily complete it within a single day, offering flexibility for when you want to depart.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Schuylkill Expressway | 15.7 mi | 22m |
| East Lancaster Avenue | 4.6 mi | 10m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Oregon Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South 6th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Woodside Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ritner Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Schuylkill Expressway
— 15.7 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman, PA and Berwyn, PA.
1
Start on Vollmer Street
231 ft
·
12 sec
·
Vollmer Street
2
Turn right onto South 5th Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
South 5th Street
3
Turn left onto Ritner Street
445 ft
·
24 sec
·
Ritner Street
4
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
South 6th Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto Oregon Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Oregon Avenue
6
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
Use the left / uturn / straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 76
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 331A
Toward I 476 South: Chester
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Merge onto I 476
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 13
Toward US 30: Saint Davids, Villanova
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
328 ft
·
10 sec
Toward US 30 West: St Davids, Cabrini University, Eastern University, Valley Forge Military Academy & College
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto US 30
4.6 mi
·
10 min
·
East Lancaster Avenue
13
Turn left onto Woodside Avenue
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Woodside Avenue
14
Turn left onto Bartholomew Road
438 ft
·
19 sec
·
Bartholomew Road
15
Arrive at destination
Bartholomew Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South 5th Street
Turn right onto South 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ritner Street
Turn left onto Ritner Street
Navigation decision point
7
18.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward I 476 South: Chester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 331A
Toward I 476 South: Chester
8
21 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward US 30: Saint Davids, Villanova
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 13
Toward US 30: Saint Davids, Villanova
8
21.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 30 West: St Davids, Cabrini University, Eastern University, Valley Forge Military Academy & College
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 30 West: St Davids, Cabrini Universit...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.34 one way
$8.69 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Berwyn, PA
Late night in Berwyn on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
2 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
45m 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?
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 68% of the route utilizing major expressways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Schuylkill Expressway, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.7 miles. While the majority of the trip is on these faster roads, the route also incorporates sections of East Lancaster Avenue and the Mid-County Expressway, which may offer a slight change in pace before you reach your destination. Expect a relatively smooth and direct travel experience.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.7 mi on Schuylkill Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Schuylkill Expressway and East Lancaster Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 5th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 26.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
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 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Whitman, PA and Berwyn, PA, road signs point toward Villanova, Cabrini University, Eastern University and Valley Forge Military Academy & College.
Villanova
21 mi in
|
~32m
Cabrini University
21.3 mi in
|
~33m
Eastern University
21.3 mi in
|
~33m
Valley Forge Military Academy & College
21.3 mi in
|
~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.7 miles on Schuylkill 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 Berwyn, 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: near the start (South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Ritner Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Berwyn, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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