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Trip from Elkland, PA to Haverford, PA

Drive Time

4h 49m

Distance

241.9 mi

389 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 36m ★
6 AM
4h 50m
8 AM
5h 17m
10 AM
4h 59m
12 PM
4h 56m
3 PM
5h 0m
5 PM
5h 15m
8 PM
4h 42m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Elkland, PA to Haverford, PA covers 241.9 miles and takes about 4h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Keystone Shortway, Appalachian Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.03 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

121 miles from Elkland, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Elkland, PA to Haverford, PA covers 241.9 miles and takes about 4h 49m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 75.1 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 72.8 miles in near US 15.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 241.9 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 72.8 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 73 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 236 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

7
72.8 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | US 15

Take the exit onto US 15 toward US 15 South: Lewisburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 27A Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
7
73 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | US 15

Keep slight right at fork onto US 15

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
8
236 mi into trip | ~4h 36m in

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

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 16 Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Vall...
8
236.4 mi into trip | ~4h 36m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 16B Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
8
236.5 mi into trip | ~4h 36m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Conshohocken

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Conshohocken

Towns Along This Route

Between Elkland, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

Patp

156.4 mi in | ~3h 7m

Allentown

156.4 mi in | ~3h 7m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 75.1 mi 1h 21m
Keystone Shortway 65.7 mi 1h 12m
Appalachian Thruway 62.5 mi 1h 9m
US Highway 15 11.7 mi 16m
Route 49 9.5 mi 15m
West Montgomery Avenue 4.3 mi 9m
Mid-County Expressway 3.4 mi 4m
Westbranch Highway 2.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 75.1 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on PA 49

0.4 mi · 37 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn straight onto PA 49

9.5 mi · 15 min · Route 49
3

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward US 15 South: Mansfield
4

Merge onto I 99; US 15

63 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Appalachian Thruway
5

Take the exit onto US 15

0.2 mi · 23 sec · US 15
Exit 27A Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 15

159 ft · 5 sec · US 15
Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto US 15

0.9 mi · 2 min · Market Street
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn slight left onto US 15

1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike
9

Continue on US 15

12 mi · 16 min · US Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on US 15

2.9 mi · 3 min · Westbranch Highway
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 58 sec
13

Merge onto I 80

66 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Keystone Shortway
14

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
17

Merge onto I 476; PATP

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on I 476; PATP

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
19

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
20

Continue on I 476

3.4 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
21

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 16 Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge Use the slight right lane.
22

Keep slight right at fork

521 ft · 12 sec
Exit 16B Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge Use the slight right lane.
23

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Toward Conshohocken Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
24

Turn left onto Matsonford Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Matsonford Road
Use the left lane.
25

Turn left onto PA 320

4.3 mi · 9 min · West Montgomery Avenue
26

Turn left onto Woodside Road

525 ft · 23 sec · Woodside Road
27

Turn left onto Winsor Lane

343 ft · 18 sec · Winsor Lane
28

Turn left

10 ft · 0 sec
29

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 121 miles from Elkland, PA, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.1 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 121 miles or 2h 28m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 54m

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 Elkland, 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 Elkland, PA

This is one driving day of about 241.9 miles and 4h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Elkland, 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 Northeast Extension for about 75.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 121 mi from Elkland, PA · 2h 28m into the drive

Downtown Union, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Union, NY

121 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

Union, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 121 miles from Elkland, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.1 miles.

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.

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...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 233.6
View on nps.gov
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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour $1 near mile 241.9
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...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 241.9
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...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 241.9
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.03 one way

$80.06 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 85 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $43.80 $87.60
premium $4.92 $46.88 $93.75
diesel $5.64 $53.74 $107.48

Estimated Tolls: $14.14

Pennsylvania Turnpike (75.1 mi) $9.76
Appalachian Thruway (62.5 mi) $4.38

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

$40

Tolls

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 84.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 72.6 0 $25.40 $11.61
Efficient EV 60.5 0 $21.17 $9.68
EV Truck/SUV 96.8 1 $33.87 $15.48

Gas CO2

85 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 1 hour ago

Origin

Elkland, PA

Morning in Elkland on Monday

Local time

8:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Haverford, PA

Morning in Haverford on Monday

Local time

8:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Partly Sunny

SW 10 to 15 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:13AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Along the Route

52°F

Union, NY

121 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

25 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

4h 49m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Elkland, PA to Haverford, PA covers 241.9 miles and takes about 4h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Keystone Shortway, Appalachian Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 121 miles from Elkland, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 241.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 72.8 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 73 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 236 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Elkland, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

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