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Trip from Whitman, PA to Ridley Park, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

20m

Distance

12.7 mi

20 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
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.

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Downtown Whitman, PA, PA

Whitman, PA

Haneul Trac

Downtown Ridley Park, PA, PA

Ridley Park, PA

Ramaz Bluashvili

Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick and straightforward commute through Pennsylvania, the 12.7-mile trek from Whitman to Ridley Park is an efficient option. You can expect to spend about 20 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect single-day excursion that requires no overnight stays. With a modest fuel budget of just $2, the drive is as economical as it is brief. Navigating primarily via the Delaware Expressway, West Chester Pike, and Oregon Avenue, you will stay firmly within the Northeast region for the duration of the trip. Whether you are running errands or heading to a meeting, this route offers a no-fuss travel experience that gets you to your destination quickly.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Delaware Expressway 10.5 mi 14m
West Chester Pike 0.3 mi <1m
Oregon Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
South Front Street 0.3 mi <1m
South Stewart Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
South 4th Street 0.2 mi <1m
East Sellers Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
North Swarthmore Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Delaware Expressway — 10.5 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitman, PA and Ridley 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

11 mi · 14 min · Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 8 Toward Chester, Waterfront, Ridley Park, Penn Terminals Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

302 ft · 8 sec
Use the left / right lanes.
11

Turn straight onto South Stewart Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · South Stewart Avenue
12

Turn right onto US 13

0.3 mi · 46 sec · West Chester Pike
Use the right lane.
13

Turn left onto North Swarthmore Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · North Swarthmore Avenue
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right onto East Sellers Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · East Sellers Avenue
15

Turn straight onto East Ward Avenue

328 ft · 14 sec · East Ward Avenue
16

Arrive at destination

East Ward Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 12.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
11.6 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward Chester, Waterfront, Ridley Park, Penn Terminals

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 8 Toward Chester, Waterfront, Ridley Park, Penn T...
7
11.8 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.
6
12.4 mi into trip | ~19m in | North Swarthmore Avenue

Turn left onto North Swarthmore Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.11 one way

$4.21 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $2.31 $4.61
premium $4.93 $2.46 $4.93
diesel $5.61 $2.80 $5.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 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 3.8 0 $1.33 $0.61
Efficient EV 3.2 0 $1.11 $0.51
EV Truck/SUV 5.1 0 $1.78 $0.81

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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Whitman, PA

Late night in Whitman on Sunday

Local time

3:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 5 to 15 mph 26% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:20PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:07PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Ridley Park, PA

Late night in Ridley Park on Sunday

Local time

3:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

9 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

20m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 83% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 10.5 miles on the Delaware Expressway. While you begin and end your journey on local streets like Oregon Avenue and West Chester Pike, the bulk of your time is spent maintaining a steady pace on the expressway. Expect a functional, direct experience rather than a winding scenic tour. It is a straightforward path that favors speed and reliability over complex navigation or technical road changes.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on Delaware Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and West Chester Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Oregon Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 12.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Oregon Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Ridley Park, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Waterfront and Penn Terminals.

Chester

11.6 mi in | ~17m

Waterfront

11.6 mi in | ~17m

Penn Terminals

11.6 mi in | ~17m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.5 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 Ridley 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: at 0.4 miles (Oregon Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Ridley 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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