Whitman, PA to Factoryville, PA is 85.4 miles and takes about 2 hours 1 minute via Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Schuylkill Expressway, and I 78, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The route is mostly highway driving, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. Expect a predictable drive with minimal changes in scenery, ideal if you're looking for efficiency and a quick transit between these two locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.7 miles from Whitman, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
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Exit 44Toward PA 663: Pottstown, QuakertownUse the straight / right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork
227 ft·7 sec
Toward PA 663 North: QuakertownUse the straight / right lanes.
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Turn left onto PA 663
2.7 mi·3 min·John Fries Highway
Use the left lane.
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Turn left onto Portzer Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Portzer Road
Use the left lane.
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Continue on Portzer Road
0.4 mi·58 sec·Portzer Road
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At end of road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road
0.4 mi·1 min·West Pumping Station Road
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Turn left onto PA 309
7.5 mi·12 min·PA 309
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Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 78 East: Bethlehem
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Merge onto I 78
10 mi·11 min·I 78
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 71Toward PA 33 North: StroudsburgUse the slight right lane.
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Continue on PA 33
0.4 mi·25 sec·Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge
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Continue on PA 33
8.1 mi·9 min·PA-33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward PA 191: Stockertown, BangorUse the slight right lane.
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Turn right onto PA 191
0.1 mi·19 sec·Industrial Boulevard
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Turn left onto PA 191
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
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Continue on PA 191
0.1 mi·15 sec·Sullivan Trail
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Turn right onto PA 191
4.8 mi·8 min·Bangor Road
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Turn right onto Franklin Hill Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Franklin Hill Road
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Turn left onto West Factoryville Road
0.9 mi·3 min·West Factoryville Road
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Turn right onto Ackermanville Road
436 ft·22 sec·Ackermanville Road
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Turn left onto East Factoryville Road
96 ft·4 sec·East Factoryville Road
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Arrive at destination
East Factoryville Road
Trip Plan
This is a comfortable one-day drive, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to reach Factoryville with plenty of daylight. Since the total drive is just over two hours, you likely won't need many stops, but there are opportunities for fuel and rest along the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $15, and plan your refueling accordingly before you exit the main highway system. Given the short duration, you can easily adjust your schedule if needed.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.7 miles from Whitman, PA, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.7 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Factoryville, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Whitman, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Whitman, PA
This is one driving day of about 85.4 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Whitman, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 24.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 17.9 and 78.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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17.9 mi into trip|~27m in
Take the exit toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 331B
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
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46.2 mi into trip|~59m in
Take the exit toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 44
Toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
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46.7 mi into trip|~1h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PA 663 North: Quakertown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward PA 663 North: Quakertown
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68.9 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 71
Toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
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78.1 mi into trip|~1h 45m in
Take the exit toward PA 191: Stockertown, Bangor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 191: Stockertown, Bangor
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.10 one way
$30.21 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$16.54
$33.08
premium
$5.24
$17.63
$35.26
diesel
$5.35
$17.99
$35.98
Estimated Tolls: $3.16
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(24.3 mi)$3.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.6
0
$8.97
$4.10
Efficient EV
21.4
0
$7.47
$3.42
EV Truck/SUV
34.2
0
$11.96
$5.47
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Jun 3, 2026
Origin
Whitman, PA
Afternoon
in Whitman on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
N 0 to 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Factoryville, PA
Afternoon
in Factoryville on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Clear
N 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 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
2h 1m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 17.7
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
21 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 2.9
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
$10
near mile 85.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 81% of the 85.4 miles being on major roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Schuylkill Expressway, and I 78. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 24.3 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. After leaving the highway system, you'll transition to surface roads for the remaining miles into Factoryville. Be prepared for urban merging as you navigate through the initial highway sections.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.3 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Schuylkill Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.9 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 85.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
535 ft12 ft
Total Climb
674 ft
Total Descent
265 ft
Highest Point
535 ft
~48.8 mi in
Elevation Range
523 ft
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 Factoryville, PA, road signs point toward Quakertown and Bangor.
Quakertown
46.2 mi in|~59m
Bangor
78.1 mi in|~1h 45m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Factoryville is a borough in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania.
Factoryville is a small town consisting of 1,140 people (2021) in the heart of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The first settlers arrived to Factoryville around 1800 and the town got its name from a single cotton factory that was built during the war of 1812.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 85.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.16 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Factoryville, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. There are 1 rest area along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park (5 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 Factoryville, PA before heading back.
