Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 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
Bryn Mawr, PA
Michael Taccetta
Whitman, PA to Bryn Mawr, PA is 14.7 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Schuylkill Expressway and East Lancaster Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip entirely within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. You'll be navigating a mix of highway and local roads, making it an easy excursion for a single day. Given the minimal driving time, you have plenty of flexibility for departure and arrival.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Schuylkill Expressway | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| East Lancaster Avenue | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Oregon Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Wynnefield Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| West Montgomery Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| City Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Montgomery Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South 6th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman, PA and Bryn Mawr, 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 Anderson Avenue
Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue
Turn slight right onto New Gulph Road
Turn right onto Avon Road
Turn right
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
$2.44 one way
$4.87 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
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
Morning in Whitman on Tuesday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Bryn Mawr on Tuesday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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, with about 36% of it on highway. You'll encounter the Schuylkill Expressway for a significant stretch, including a continuous segment of 5.3 miles. As you progress, the drive transitions from the expressway to East Lancaster Avenue and then Oregon Avenue, introducing more local traffic and varied road conditions. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and more stop-and-go sections as you approach your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 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 14.7 miles you will encounter 16 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 Bryn Mawr, 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 31m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). 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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