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 Darby, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Darby, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit through Pennsylvania, the 6.7-mile connection from Whitman to Darby is an exceptionally short trip. Expect to spend about 16 minutes on the road, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stops. With a fuel budget of just $1, this is an incredibly economical route to navigate. Since both points are located within the Northeast region, you will remain in a familiar environment throughout the entire drive. It is a straightforward trip that serves as a practical link between these two locations rather than a destination-heavy excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Passyunk Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Dicks Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| South 63rd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South 70th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Woodland Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South 6th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Oregon Avenue
— 1.8 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman, PA and Darby, 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
Turn left onto Passyunk Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Passyunk Avenue
Use the left / uturn lanes.
7
Turn right onto South 63rd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 63rd Street
8
Turn left onto Dicks Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dicks Avenue
9
Turn right onto South 70th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 70th Street
10
Turn left onto Woodland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodland Avenue
11
Continue on Main Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn right onto Ridge Avenue
47 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ridge Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Ridge Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.3 — 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
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th 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
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Passyunk Avenue
Turn left onto Passyunk Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.11 one way
$2.22 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.22 | $2.43 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Darby, PA
Late night in Darby on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
23 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
16m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will navigate exclusively on local streets, specifically South 5th Street, Ritner Street, and South 6th Street, as this route features 0% highway driving. Because there are no highway segments, there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch to settle into. Instead, the character of this road is defined by its urban, local nature, requiring your full attention as you transition through the various turns. It is a functional, technical drive that moves you efficiently through the local landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.8 mi on Oregon Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 5th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.3 miles (South 6th Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.7-mile drive is perfect for a quick weekend outing, easily doable as a same-day round trip in just 16 minutes.
Family Friendly
With a minimal 16-minute drive and zero highway, this route is incredibly family-friendly and short enough for even the youngest passengers.
Solo Traveler
At just 6.7 miles and 16 minutes, this route is a breeze for a solo traveler looking for a very short, straightforward trip.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
This is an ideal first-time driver route. It's only 6.7 miles, takes a mere 16 minutes, and the 1/10 complexity means you'll barely touch a highway.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.8 miles on Oregon Avenue. 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 0.3 miles (South 6th Street): 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 Darby, 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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