Origin
Cambridge Springs, PA
Night in Cambridge Springs on Wednesday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge Springs, PA to Haverford, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
7h 21m
Distance
391.6 mi
630 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$65
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 10m
★
6 AM
7h 21m
8 AM
7h 42m
10 AM
7h 28m
12 PM
7h 26m
3 PM
7h 29m
5 PM
7h 41m
8 PM
7h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambridge Springs, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cambridge Springs, PA to Haverford, PA covers 391.6 miles and takes about 7h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Venango Avenue, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, River Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.92 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
195.8 miles from Cambridge Springs, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 21m drive with frequent turns across 391.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Venango Avenue 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 21m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cambridge Springs, PA to Haverford, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Venango Avenue | — | — |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | — | — |
| River Street | — | — |
| Cussewago Street | — | — |
| Church Street | — | — |
| Grand Army of the Republic Army | — | — |
| PA-198 | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Venango Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge Springs, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on Church Street
276 ft
·
12 sec
·
Church Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Venango Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Venango Avenue
3
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4
Continue on River Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
River Street
5
Continue on Cussewago Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Cussewago Street
6
Turn left onto Church Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
7
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
8
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Army
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Grand Army of the Republic Army
9
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward PA-198
30 ft
·
PA-198
11
Exit the roundabout onto PA-198
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
PA-198
12
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
13
Merge slight left
37 mi
·
39 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
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I 80 East: Clarion
15
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
257 mi
·
4 hr 38 min
·
Keystone Shortway
16
Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
17
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 476 South: Allentown
19
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
20
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
21
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
22
Continue on Mid-County Expressway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Valley Forge
522 ft
·
13 sec
·
I 76 West: Valley Forge
25
Keep slight right to continue on Conshohocken
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Conshohocken
26
Turn left onto Matsonford Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Matsonford Road
27
Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue
4.3 mi
·
9 min
·
West Montgomery Avenue
28
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft
·
24 sec
·
Woodside Road
29
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
344 ft
·
18 sec
·
Winsor Lane
30
Turn left
10 ft
·
1 sec
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 195.8 miles from Cambridge Springs, PA, or about 3h 40m into the drive.
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 86 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 195.8 miles or 3h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haverford, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cambridge Springs, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cambridge Springs, PA
This is one driving day of about 391.6 miles and 7h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Cambridge Springs, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 195.8 mi from Cambridge Springs, PA · 3h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
196 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 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 195.8 miles from Cambridge Springs, 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$64.92 one way
$129.84 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
137 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $71.10 | $142.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $75.95 | $151.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $86.46 | $172.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$65
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 137 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 117.5 | 1 | $41.12 | $18.80 |
| Efficient EV | 97.9 | 1 | $34.27 | $15.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 156.6 | 1 | $54.82 | $25.06 |
Gas CO2
137 kg
EV CO2
46 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Haverford, PA
Night in Haverford on Wednesday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Wellsville, NY
196 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
7 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
7h 21m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cambridge Springs, PA to Haverford, PA covers 391.6 miles and takes about 7h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Venango Avenue, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, River Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 195.8 miles from Cambridge Springs, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $64.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 21m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cambridge Springs, PA to Haverford, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cambridge Springs, PA to Haverford, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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