Origin
Dale, PA
Morning in Dale on Saturday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dale, 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
1h 9m
Distance
40.1 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dale, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Dale, PA to Haverford, PA is 40.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes via Pottstown Expressway and Route 100, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania and the Northeast region, offering a relatively quick journey between two points. It's a straightforward drive, suitable for a single day's travel, and you won't need to worry about extensive overnight planning. Consider this route for its efficiency and ease of navigation when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This is a mixed drive, with about 50% of the journey on highway stretches, meaning you'll experience both faster-paced sections and more local road driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.2 miles on the Pottstown Expressway, offering a period of consistent speed. As you transition between Pottstown Expressway, Swamp Pike, and Route 100, expect the character of the road to change, moving from potentially quicker highway segments to more varied conditions. This blend keeps the drive from becoming monotonous, providing a dynamic experience behind the wheel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pottstown Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near PA 100 / Route 100.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 2.7 miles (PA 100 / Route 100): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
PA 100 / Route 100
Turn right onto PA 100 / Route 100
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
31.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turn...
7
31.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
7
34.7 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 330
Toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
7
35 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 320 South: Villanova
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 320 South: Villanova
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dale, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Gilbertsville, King Of Prussia and Philadelphia.
Gilbertsville
7 mi in
|
~12m
King Of Prussia
31.1 mi in
|
~51m
Philadelphia
31.1 mi in
|
~51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pottstown Expressway | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| Swamp Pike | 7.5 mi | 14m |
| Route 100 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| West Montgomery Avenue | 4.3 mi | 9m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| County Line Expressway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Lewis Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Forgedale Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Pottstown Expressway
— 11.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dale, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on Dale Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Dale Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Forgedale Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Forgedale Road
3
Turn right onto Old Route 100
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Old Route 100
4
Turn left onto Barto Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Barto Road
5
Turn right onto PA 100
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward PA 73: Boyertown, Gilbertsville
7
Turn left onto PA 73
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Philadelphia Avenue
8
Continue on Swamp Pike
7.3 mi
·
14 min
·
Swamp Pike
9
Enter roundabout onto Swamp Pike
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Swamp Pike
10
Continue on Swamp Pike
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Swamp Pike
11
Continue on North Lewis Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Lewis Road
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 422 East
13
Merge onto US 422
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Pottstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 422
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
County Line Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia
16
Keep slight right at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto I 76
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 330
Toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
340 ft
·
9 sec
Toward PA 320 South: Villanova
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto PA 320
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Gulph Road
21
Continue on PA 320
4.3 mi
·
9 min
·
West Montgomery Avenue
22
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft
·
23 sec
·
Woodside Road
23
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft
·
18 sec
·
Winsor Lane
24
Turn left
10 ft
·
0 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Dale, PA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Dale, 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
$6.65 one way
$13.30 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.78 | $15.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Haverford on Saturday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
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
44 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
1h 9m 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 Dale, PA to Haverford, PA covers 40.1 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pottstown Expressway, Swamp Pike, Route 100. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from Dale, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.65 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 40.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 2.7 miles (PA 100 / Route 100): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Dale, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Gilbertsville, King Of Prussia and Philadelphia.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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