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Trip from Whitman, PA to Boothwyn, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

28m

Distance

19.1 mi

31 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Whitman, PA, PA

Whitman, PA

Haneul Trac

Downtown Boothwyn, PA, PA

Boothwyn, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

Whitman, PA to Boothwyn, PA is 19.1 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Delaware Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive primarily focused on highway travel within the Northeast region. You'll be sticking to Pennsylvania for the entirety of this trip. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick connection between two points without significant detours or time commitment, making it a practical choice for local transit.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Delaware Expressway 17.2 mi 23m
Chichester Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Oregon Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
South Front Street 0.3 mi <1m
South 4th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Meetinghouse Road 0.1 mi <1m
Porter Street <0.1 mi <1m
South 5th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Delaware Expressway — 17.2 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitman, PA and Boothwyn, PA.

1

Start on Vollmer Street

231 ft · 12 sec · Vollmer Street
2

Turn right onto South 5th Street

271 ft · 11 sec · South 5th Street
3

Turn right onto Porter Street

465 ft · 24 sec · Porter Street
4

Turn right onto South 4th Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · South 4th Street
5

At end of road, turn left onto Oregon Avenue

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Oregon Avenue
6

Turn right onto South Front Street

0.3 mi · 32 sec · South Front Street
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 95 South: International Airport Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 95

16 mi · 21 min · Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

1.6 mi · 2 min · Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 1 Toward Chichester Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

At end of road, turn left onto Pleasant Avenue

260 ft · 9 sec · Pleasant Avenue
12

Turn right onto Chichester Avenue

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Chichester Avenue
13

Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Meetinghouse Road
14

Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

176 ft · 13 sec · 3rd Avenue
15

Turn left

228 ft · 16 sec
16

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.2 — 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

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Oregon Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Oregon Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

8
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 South: International Airport

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 95 South: International Airport
6
16.6 mi into trip | ~24m in | I 95 / Delaware Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Delaware Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
18.2 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward Chichester Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1 Toward Chichester Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.17 one way

$6.33 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.47 $6.94
premium $4.93 $3.70 $7.41
diesel $5.61 $4.22 $8.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.7 0 $2.01 $0.92
Efficient EV 4.8 0 $1.67 $0.76
EV Truck/SUV 7.6 0 $2.67 $1.22

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Whitman, PA

Late night in Whitman on Tuesday

Local time

4:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Boothwyn, PA

Late night in Boothwyn on Tuesday

Local time

4:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

25 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

28m 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 drive is heavily highway-focused, with 90% of the route utilizing high-speed roads like the Delaware Expressway. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 17.2 miles on the Delaware Expressway, offering a consistent pace. The road profile suggests a generally efficient and direct journey, minimizing time spent on slower local streets. Expect a smooth, fast-paced experience for the majority of your travel time.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.2 mi on Delaware Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and Chichester Avenue. 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.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 19.1 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 0.4 miles (Oregon Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.2 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 Boothwyn, 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 0.4 miles (Oregon Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and First State 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 Boothwyn, 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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