Origin
Whitman, PA
Late night in Whitman on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitman, PA to Prospect Park, 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
19m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Prospect Park, PA
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Trip Overview
Whitman, PA to Prospect Park, PA is 11.8 miles and takes about 19 minutes via the Delaware Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, offering a quick hop between two Northeast locations. Given its brevity and primarily highway nature, it's ideal for a same-day excursion. You'll spend the majority of your time on major roadways, making for a straightforward transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Wanamaker 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 |
| Porter Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Maryland Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 9.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman, PA and Prospect Park, 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
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 9B-A
Toward PA 420: Prospect Park, Essington
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 9B
Toward PA 420 North: Prospect Park
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto PA 420
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Wanamaker Avenue
12
Continue on PA 420
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Maryland Avenue
425 ft
·
18 sec
·
Maryland Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Maryland Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.4 — 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
8
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward PA 420: Prospect Park, Essington
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 9B-A
Toward PA 420: Prospect Park, Essington
9
10.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 420 North: Prospect Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9B
Toward PA 420 North: Prospect Park
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.14 | $4.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Prospect Park, PA
Late night in Prospect Park on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 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
19m 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?
Expect a drive that is 77% highway, with a significant 9.1-mile stretch on the Delaware Expressway. The bulk of your travel will be on this freeway before transitioning to surface streets. You'll notice frequent exits on the Delaware Expressway as you navigate this section. Be prepared for merging traffic as you transition from the highway to local roads like Lincoln Avenue and Wanamaker Avenue.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on Delaware Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and Lincoln 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
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 11.8 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 0.4 miles (Oregon Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Whitman, PA to Prospect Park, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Essington along the way.
Essington
10.2 mi in
|
~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 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 Prospect Park, 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 Prospect Park, 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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