Origin
Cambridge, PA
Afternoon in Cambridge on Thursday
Local time
1:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, PA to Haverford, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
45.9 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Cambridge, PA to Haverford, PA covers 45.9 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lombard Street, Main Street, Cambridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 45.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 45.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lombard Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cambridge, PA to Haverford, PA is easy. At 1h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cambridge, PA to Haverford, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lombard Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Cambridge Road | — | — |
| Compass Road | — | — |
| Pequea Avenue | — | — |
| Conestoga Avenue | — | — |
| Twin County Road | — | — |
| Morgantown Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lombard Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on North Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Street
2
Turn right onto Lombard Street
371 ft
·
22 sec
·
Lombard Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Cambridge Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambridge Road
5
Turn left onto Compass Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Compass Road
6
Continue on Pequea Avenue
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Pequea Avenue
7
Continue on Conestoga Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Conestoga Avenue
8
Continue on Twin County Road
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Twin County Road
9
Turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
10
Turn left onto Morgantown Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Morgantown Road
11
Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 76, PATP
12
Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway
325 ft
·
4 sec
·
Morgantown Expressway
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
14
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
27 mi
·
29 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
16
Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
PA 320: Gulph Mills
17
Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova
341 ft
·
9 sec
·
PA 320 South: Villanova
18
Turn straight onto South Gulph Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Gulph Road
19
Continue on West Montgomery Avenue
4.3 mi
·
9 min
·
West Montgomery Avenue
20
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft
·
24 sec
·
Woodside Road
21
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
344 ft
·
18 sec
·
Winsor Lane
22
Turn left
10 ft
·
1 sec
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23 mi from Cambridge, PA · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23 miles from Cambridge, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Haverford, PA
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.61 one way
$15.22 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.33 | $16.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Haverford, PA
Afternoon in Haverford on Thursday
Local time
1:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
11 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
1h 6m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cambridge, PA to Haverford, PA covers 45.9 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lombard Street, Main Street, Cambridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23 miles from Cambridge, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Cambridge, PA to Haverford, PA is easy. At 1h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cambridge, PA to Haverford, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cambridge, PA to Haverford, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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