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Trip from Colwyn, PA to Haverford, PA

Drive Time

25m

Distance

8.8 mi

14 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m

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

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Downtown Colwyn, PA, PA

Colwyn, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Colwyn, PA to Haverford, PA covers 8.8 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Church Lane, Long Lane, Haverford Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.5 miles on Church Lane. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.46 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

4.4 miles from Colwyn, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 8.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Church Lane is the longest continuous segment at about 1.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.2 miles in near Anderson Avenue.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 8.2 miles (Anderson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (West Montgomery Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (Woodside Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
8.2 mi into trip | ~23m in | Anderson Avenue

Turn right onto Anderson Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
8.4 mi into trip | ~23m in | West Montgomery Avenue

Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
8.7 mi into trip | ~24m in | Woodside Road

Turn right onto Woodside Road

Navigation decision point

5
8.8 mi into trip | ~24m in | Winsor Lane

Turn left onto Winsor Lane

Navigation decision point

5
8.8 mi into trip | ~25m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Church Lane 1.5 mi 4m
Long Lane 1.3 mi 4m
Haverford Road 1.2 mi 2m
Argyle Road 1 mi 2m
Haverford Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
South Cobbs Creek Parkway 0.5 mi 1m
Cardington Road 0.4 mi <1m
Main Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Church Lane — 1.5 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Pine Street

92 ft · 6 sec · Pine Street
2

Turn right onto South 4th Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · South 4th Street
3

Turn right onto Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street
4

Turn left onto South Cobbs Creek Parkway

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Cobbs Creek Parkway
5

Turn slight left onto South 70th Street

304 ft · 12 sec · South 70th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
6

Continue on Church Lane

1.5 mi · 4 min · Church Lane
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn slight left onto Long Lane

1.3 mi · 4 min · Long Lane
Use the left / slight left / slight right / right lanes.
8

Turn slight right onto Garrett Road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Garrett Road
9

Continue on Victory Avenue

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Victory Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
10

Continue on Cardington Road

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Cardington Road
11

Turn right onto Lansdowne Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Lansdowne Avenue
12

Turn left onto Haverford Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Haverford Avenue
13

Continue on Haverford Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Haverford Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn right onto Argyle Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Argyle Road
15

At end of road, turn left onto US 30

0.2 mi · 42 sec · East Lancaster Avenue
16

Turn right onto Anderson Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Anderson Avenue
17

Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

0.3 mi · 59 sec · West Montgomery Avenue
18

Turn right onto Woodside Road

525 ft · 23 sec · Woodside Road
19

Turn left onto Winsor Lane

343 ft · 18 sec · Winsor Lane
20

Turn left

10 ft · 0 sec
21

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4.4 miles from Colwyn, PA, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 1.5 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 8.8 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 4.4 miles or 13m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 20m

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 Colwyn, 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 Colwyn, PA

This is one driving day of about 8.8 miles and 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Colwyn, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Church Lane for about 1.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.4 mi from Colwyn, PA · 13m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

4 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 8.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4.4 miles from Colwyn, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Independence National Historical Park

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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour $1 near mile 1.5
Park Closure: Congress Hall Temporary Closure
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 1.5
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park

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...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 8.8
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

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...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.46 one way

$2.91 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $1.59 $3.19
premium $4.92 $1.71 $3.41
diesel $5.64 $1.96 $3.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.6 0 $0.92 $0.42
Efficient EV 2.2 0 $0.77 $0.35
EV Truck/SUV 3.5 0 $1.23 $0.56

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast data refreshed 50 minutes ago

Origin

Colwyn, PA

Late night in Colwyn on Monday

Local time

5:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Partly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Destination

Haverford, PA

Late night in Haverford on Monday

Local time

5:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 10 mph 2% chance 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

1 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

25m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Colwyn, PA to Haverford, PA covers 8.8 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Church Lane, Long Lane, Haverford Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.4 miles from Colwyn, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.46 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.2 miles (Anderson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (West Montgomery Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (Woodside Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Colwyn, PA to Haverford, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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