Whitman, PA to West Bradford, PA is 337.3 miles and takes about 6h 40m via Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $56 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, primarily traversing the Northeast region. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface roads, making it a moderate-paced trip. Given the 6-hour drive time, it's definitely achievable in a single day, but you can also break it up if you prefer a more relaxed pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
168.6 miles from Whitman, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
165.5 mi
3h
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi
1h 21m
US 219
35.9 mi
40m
Schuylkill Expressway
15.4 mi
22m
Bennetts Valley Highway
10.5 mi
16m
Million Dollar Highway
8.3 mi
12m
State Park Road
7.5 mi
13m
Johnsonburg Road
4.4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 165.5 mi, about 3h
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 52 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,067 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,528
Quietest
2 AM
~190 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman, PA and West Bradford, 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
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·18 sec·this road
Use the left / uturn / straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 76
15 mi·22 min·Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 331BToward I 476 North: Plymouth MeetingUse the slight right lane.
Exit 95Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
15
Merge onto I 80
166 mi·3 hr·Keystone Shortway
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·32 sec
18
Turn straight onto PA 153
7.5 mi·13 min·State Park Road
19
Turn right onto PA 255
7.9 mi·12 min·Bennetts Valley Highway
20
Continue on PA 255
0.2 mi·20 sec·Million Dollar Highway
21
Continue on PA 255
2.6 mi·3 min·Bennetts Valley Highway
22
Turn straight onto PA 255
8.1 mi·12 min·Million Dollar Highway
23
Continue on PA 120; PA 255
0.1 mi·14 sec·South Saint Marys Street
24
Turn right onto PA 120; PA 255
147 ft·3 sec·Railroad Street
25
Turn left onto PA 120; PA 255
382 ft·8 sec·South Michael Street
26
Continue on PA 255
0.1 mi·14 sec·North Michael Street
27
Turn left onto PA 255
0.7 mi·1 min·Maurus Street
28
Continue on PA 255
4.4 mi·6 min·Johnsonburg Road
29
Continue on PA 255
2.3 mi·3 min·Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road
30
Continue on PA 255
0.8 mi·1 min·Powers Avenue
31
Keep slight right at fork
149 ft·5 sec
32
Merge onto US 219
6.6 mi·7 min·US 219
33
Keep slight right at fork onto US 219
29 mi·33 min·US 219
34
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
Toward PA 346 West: Elm Street
35
Turn left onto Elm Street
252 ft·9 sec·Elm Street
36
Turn right onto South Davis Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·South Davis Street
37
Turn left onto PA 346
0.3 mi·41 sec·Main Street
38
At end of road, turn right onto PA 346
513 ft·17 sec·Mechanic Street
39
Turn left onto PA 346
0.3 mi·36 sec·West Washington Street
40
Turn right onto Interstate Parkway
0.8 mi·2 min·Interstate Parkway
41
Arrive at destination
Interstate Parkway
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 337.3-mile drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight. The 6h 40m estimated duration means you can comfortably complete it in one day, but if you want to stop more frequently, breaking it into two days is also an option. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch on the Keystone Shortway; while the estimated fuel cost is $56, it's always wise to top off before heading into longer, less populated highway segments. Plan for at least one stop for a break or to refuel, as the data indicates one recommended stop.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 168.6 miles from Whitman, PA, or about 3h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.5 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 74 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.6 miles or 3h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Bradford, 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 337.3 miles and 6h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Whitman, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 165.5 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 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 96.9 — 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
5
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|Oregon Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Oregon Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
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
6
96.9 mi into trip|~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 95
Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.91 one way
$117.82 round trip
$4.44/gal25.4 MPG avg118 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$64.50
$129.00
premium
$5.20
$69.00
$138.00
diesel
$6.28
$83.34
$166.68
Estimated Tolls: $9.75
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(75 mi)$9.75
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
$59
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$94–$119
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
101.2
1
$35.42
$16.19
Efficient EV
84.3
0
$29.51
$13.49
EV Truck/SUV
134.9
1
$47.22
$21.59
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Whitman, PA
Late night
in Whitman on Saturday
Local time
3:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
NE 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
West Bradford, PA
Late night
in West Bradford on Saturday
Local time
3:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live 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
27 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
6h 40m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 23.3
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...
22 mi from route
~56 min detour
Free
near mile 11.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a significant amount of highway driving, with 39% of the total mileage on major roads like the Keystone Shortway and Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. You'll encounter your longest stretch of continuous highway at 165.5 miles on the Keystone Shortway. After that, expect a transition to surface roads for the remainder of the trip. The profile suggests a mixed experience, likely moving from more open highway cruising to areas with more frequent intersections and slower speeds.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 165.5 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 5th Street.
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 27 significant decision points across 337.3 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: near the start (South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Ritner Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Oregon Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
2,095 ft12 ft
Total Climb
3,798 ft
Total Descent
2,291 ft
Highest Point
2,095 ft
~265 mi in
Elevation Range
2,083 ft
Notable High Points
1,653 ft at ~96.4 miles+588 ft prominence
1,380 ft at ~192.7 miles+665 ft prominence
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 West Bradford, PA, road signs point toward Mount Pocono and Penfield.
Mount Pocono
96.9 mi in|~1h 54m
Penfield
263.6 mi in|~4h 57m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 40m. Total distance: 337.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 40m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 165.5 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $9.75 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 24 rest areas or service plazas 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 West Bradford, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 0.5 miles (Oregon Avenue): 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at West Bradford, PA before the return drive.
