Origin
Whitman, PA
Evening in Whitman on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitman, PA to Woodward, 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
3h 55m
Distance
178.2 mi
287 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 42m
★
6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 21m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 6m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitman, PA
Haneul Trac
Woodward, PA
Flavien Marc Dechoz
Trip Overview
Whitman, PA to Woodward, PA is 178.2 miles and takes about 3h 55m via Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and William Penn Highway, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a predominantly highway experience that transitions to surface roads. With a recommended one-day drive, it's a straightforward trip for those looking to cover ground efficiently. The total duration is under four hours, making it an accessible option for a quick getaway.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
89.1 miles from Whitman, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 37.5 mi | 40m |
| William Penn Highway | 21.7 mi | 26m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 15.4 mi | 22m |
| PA 61 | 12.1 mi | 14m |
| Locust Gap Highway | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Old Turnpike Road | 10.8 mi | 16m |
| Centre Turnpike | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Sunbury Road | 9.4 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 37.5 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman, PA and Woodward, PA.
1
Start on Vollmer Street
231 ft
·
12 sec
·
Vollmer Street
2
Turn right onto South 5th Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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South 5th Street
3
Turn left onto Ritner Street
445 ft
·
24 sec
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Ritner Street
4
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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South 6th Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto Oregon Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
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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 331B
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 476
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
10
Turn slight left onto I 476
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Mid-County Expressway
11
Continue on I 476; PATP
38 mi
·
40 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
3 min
Exit 56
Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto US 22
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
14
Merge onto I 78; US 22
22 mi
·
26 min
·
William Penn Highway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 29
Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 29
Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
17
Merge onto PA 61
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Centre Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on PA 61
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
20
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pottsville Boulevard
21
Continue on PA 61
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
22
Turn left onto US 209
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Mauch Chunk Street
23
At end of road, turn right onto US 209
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Centre Street
24
Turn left onto US 209
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Market Street
25
Continue on US 209; PA 901
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
Use the straight lane.
26
At end of road, turn left onto PA 901
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sunbury Street
27
Continue on PA 901
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
28
Continue on PA 901
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
29
Continue on PA 901
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
30
Continue on PA 54; PA 901
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Locust Gap Highway
31
Continue on PA 54
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Market Street
32
Turn left onto PA 487
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Valley Avenue
33
Turn right onto PA 61
11 mi
·
13 min
·
PA 61
34
At end of road, turn left onto PA 61
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Front Street
35
Turn slight left onto PA 61
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 61
36
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Danville, Lewisburg
37
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Danville, Lewisburg
38
Merge onto US 11; US 15
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
North Susquehanna Trail
Use the straight lane.
39
Turn left onto Furnace Road
8.8 mi
·
14 min
·
Furnace Road
40
Continue on East Maple Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Maple Street
41
At end of road, turn right onto PA 304
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South 4th Street
42
Turn left onto PA 45
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
43
Continue on PA 45
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
44
Continue on PA 45
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
45
Continue on PA 45
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
46
Continue on PA 45
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Penns Valley Road
47
Continue on PA 45
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Avenue
48
Arrive at destination
PA 45
Trip Plan
For this roughly 4-hour drive, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight. Since it's a single-day trip with only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel; with an estimated cost of $30, it's a good idea to top off before you begin. Pay attention as you approach the end of the highway portions, as the transition to surface roads like the William Penn Highway can bring about different driving dynamics.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 89.1 miles from Whitman, PA, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.5 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 39 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.1 miles or 1h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodward, 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 178.2 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 37.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.1 miles from Whitman, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 255 decision points cluster between mile 17.9 and 145.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
8
59.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
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 56
Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisbu...
7
83.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
Take the exit toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 29
Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
7
83.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 29
Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
7
145.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Danville, Lewisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Danville, Lewi...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.07 one way
$58.15 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $31.97 | $63.94 |
| premium | $4.86 | $34.12 | $68.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.34 | $78.69 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.45
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(37.5 mi)
$4.88
Old Turnpike Road
(10.8 mi)
$0.75
Centre Turnpike
(10.6 mi)
$0.74
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(1.1 mi)
$0.08
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
$29
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.5 | 0 | $18.71 | $8.55 |
| Efficient EV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.59 | $7.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.3 | 0 | $24.95 | $11.40 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Woodward, PA
Evening in Woodward on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
28 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
3h 55m 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.
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
$1
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 18.4
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 104.5
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 18.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is 52% highway, beginning on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 37.5 miles on this highway before transitioning. The route then utilizes the William Penn Highway and the Schuylkill Expressway, indicating a shift to more varied road conditions. Expect periods of faster travel mixed with segments that involve more local traffic and potentially more frequent exits.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
48 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 around 17.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 178.2 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 59.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,145 ft
12 ft
Total Climb
1,859 ft
Total Descent
726 ft
Highest Point
1,145 ft
~178.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,133 ft
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.
Between Whitman, PA and Woodward, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg and Lewisburg.
Harrisburg
59.4 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Lewisburg
145.1 mi in
|
~3h 3m
About the Cities
Arriving in Woodward, PA
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 55m. Total distance: 178.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.45 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Woodward, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Woodward, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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