Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
44.3 mi
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
The drive from Atglen, PA to Haverford, PA covers 44.3 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Lower Valley Road, South Limestone Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
22.2 miles from Atglen, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 44.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lower Valley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Limestone Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 1st Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Octorara Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Atglen, PA and Haverford, PA.
Start on Upper Valley Road
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn left onto Lower Valley Road
Turn left onto South Limestone Road
Continue on West 1st Avenue
Turn left onto South Church Street
Continue on Octorara Trail
Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Continue on Exton Bypass
Keep slight right to continue on US 202 North: King of Prussia
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Devon Park Drive
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova
Turn straight onto South Gulph Road
Continue on West Montgomery Avenue
Turn left onto Woodside Road
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 44.3 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.2 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haverford, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Atglen, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Atglen, PA
This is one driving day of about 44.3 miles and 1h 10m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.2 mi from Atglen, PA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
A short stop after about 44.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Atglen, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Haverford, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Haverford, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.13 one way
$14.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $8.02 | $16.04 |
| premium | $4.95 | $8.64 | $17.28 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $10.43 | $20.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Atglen on Saturday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Haverford on Saturday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
22 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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