Trip from Bellevue, PA to Haverford, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 47m

Distance

300.1 mi

483 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 34m ★

6 AM

5h 47m

8 AM

6h 13m

10 AM

5h 56m

12 PM

5h 54m

3 PM

5h 58m

5 PM

6h 12m

8 PM

5h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Bellevue, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Bellevue, PA to Haverford, PA covers 300.1 miles and takes about 5h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, West Montgomery Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 270.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.75 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

150 miles from Bellevue, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	270.5 mi	4h 54m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East	13.6 mi	18m
West Montgomery Avenue	4.3 mi	9m
I 76	3.9 mi	6m
Ohio River Boulevard	3.7 mi	6m
South Gulph Road	0.6 mi	1m
Kendall Avenue	0.4 mi	1m
Lincoln Avenue	0.3 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 270.5 mi, about 4h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, PA and Haverford, PA.

Start on this road

74 ft · 9 sec · this road

Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

Turn straight onto Kendall Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kendall Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto PA 65

3.7 mi · 6 min · Ohio River Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

328 ft · 6 sec

Toward I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport, Monroeville

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 28 sec · this road

Exit 1B-C Toward US 19, PA 65: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard

Continue on I 279

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Fort Duquesne Bridge

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward Downtown, Monroeville Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward Downtown Pittsburgh Use the slight left lane.

Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Fort Pitt Boulevard

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 376 East: Monroeville

Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30

14 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 1 min

Exit 85 Toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · this road

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

271 mi · 4 hr 54 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 76

3.9 mi · 6 min · I 76

Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 330 Toward PA 320: Gulph Mills Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

340 ft · 9 sec

Toward PA 320 South: Villanova Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto PA 320

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Gulph Road

Continue on PA 320

4.3 mi · 9 min · West Montgomery Avenue

Turn left onto Woodside Road

525 ft · 23 sec · Woodside Road

Turn left onto Winsor Lane

343 ft · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

Turn left

10 ft · 0 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 150 miles from Bellevue, PA, or about 2h 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 270.5 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 66 miles or 1h 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 150 miles or 2h 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haverford, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bellevue, 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 Bellevue, PA

This is one driving day of about 300.1 miles and 5h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Bellevue, 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 for about 270.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

150 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

White, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 150 miles from Bellevue, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 270.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Exton, Pennsylvania

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 278.6

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

Severina Restaurant and Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1.7 mi

Royal Myanmar Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

2 mi

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 278.6

Exton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 21.4

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 21.4

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 21.4

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 42.9

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 42.9

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 21.4

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 42.9

Hunker, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Indian Echo Caverns

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 214.3

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17175668131

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 290.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | PA 65 / Ohio River Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto PA 65 / Ohio River Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5.1 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward Downtown, Monroeville

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Downtown, Monroeville

5.3 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Downtown Pittsburgh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Downtown Pittsburgh

20.1 mi into trip | ~33m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

290.8 mi into trip | ~5h 28m in | I 76

Take the exit onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

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 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.75 one way

$99.51 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 105 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$54.49	$108.98
premium	$4.93	$58.20	$116.40
diesel	$5.61	$66.26	$132.52

Estimated Tolls: $35.17

Pennsylvania Turnpike (270.5 mi) $35.17

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

$50

Tolls

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$110–$135

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 105 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	90	1	$31.51	$14.40
Efficient EV	75	0	$26.26	$12.00
EV Truck/SUV	120	1	$42.01	$19.21

Gas CO2

105 kg

EV CO2

35 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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Bellevue, PA

Afternoon in Bellevue on Saturday

Local time

3:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Haverford, PA

Afternoon in Haverford on Saturday

Local time

3:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Hancock, MD

150 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

29 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

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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 227.6

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

300.1 mi in 5h 47m, mostly highway — 270.5 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 270.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near PA 65 / Ohio River Boulevard.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 18 significant decision points across 300.1 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 0.8 miles (PA 65 / Ohio River Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Bellevue, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Ohio and Harrisburg.

Patp: Ohio

19.7 mi in | ~31m

Harrisburg

19.7 mi in | ~31m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 47m. Total distance: 300.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 270.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $35.17 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 Haverford, 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.

Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Flight 93 National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Haverford, PA before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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Trip from Bellevue, PA to Haverford, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

Severina Restaurant and Bar

Royal Myanmar Restaurant

Esta Esta Restaurant

Fabs Restaurant

Rico's Restaurant

Monte Cello's | Italian Restaurant

The Village

ChargePoint Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Indian Echo Caverns

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bellevue, PA

Haverford, PA

Same local time

29 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 47m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Flight 93 National Memorial

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

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