Origin
Whitman, PA
Late night in Whitman on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitman, PA to Bridgeport, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Bridgeport, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Whitman, PA to Bridgeport, PA is 22.9 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Schuylkill Expressway, Oregon Avenue, and South Henderson Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. Expect a highway-focused experience that's quick and efficient for getting from point A to point B. With a short duration and minimal cost, it's an ideal option for a quick transit or a short leg of a larger journey. Consider this route if you prioritize speed and simplicity over extensive sightseeing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Schuylkill Expressway | 17.5 mi | 24m |
| Oregon Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Henderson Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Dekalb Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Saulin Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South 6th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Dekalb Pike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Schuylkill Expressway
— 17.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman, PA and Bridgeport, 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
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 329
Toward King of Prussia, Norristown
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on South Henderson Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Henderson Road
10
Turn right onto Saulin Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Saulin Boulevard
11
Turn right onto US 202
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Dekalb Pike
12
Turn right onto US 202
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Dekalb Street
13
Turn right onto 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
6th Street
14
Turn left onto Mill Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Mill Street
15
Arrive at destination
Mill Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20 — 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
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Oregon Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Oregon Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway
Merge onto I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
20 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward King of Prussia, Norristown
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 329
Toward King of Prussia, Norristown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.80 one way
$7.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Bridgeport, PA
Late night in Bridgeport on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
11 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
36m 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 leans heavily towards highway travel, with 76% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter the Schuylkill Expressway for a significant portion, including a continuous stretch of 17.5 miles. The profile is predominantly highway-focused, meaning you'll experience consistent speeds and limited local traffic interruptions for most of the journey. While the majority is highway, the route does incorporate Oregon Avenue and South Henderson Road, offering a slight shift in the driving experience as you approach your destination. Overall, anticipate a smooth, high-speed transit for the bulk of the trip.
76% 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: 17.5 mi on Schuylkill Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Schuylkill Expressway and Oregon Avenue. You will hit about 10 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
5/10
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 22.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.5 miles (Oregon Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 Bridgeport, PA, road signs point toward King Of Prussia and Norristown.
King Of Prussia
20 mi in
|
~30m
Norristown
20 mi in
|
~30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.5 miles on Schuylkill Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.5 miles (Oregon Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 Bridgeport, 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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