Origin
Elysburg, PA
Night in Elysburg on Wednesday
Local time
11:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elysburg, PA to Haverford, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
116.5 mi
188 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elysburg, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
This 116.5-mile drive from Elysburg, PA to Haverford, PA will take approximately 2 hours and 28 minutes. Since it's a relatively short trip with a fuel cost estimated at $19, it's perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be navigating local roads, making it a turn-heavy experience rather than a high-speed highway journey. The route stays within Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward passage through the Northeast region. This drive is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two points without the need for an overnight stay.
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
58.3 miles from Elysburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 116.5-mile journey, with zero highway share. Your primary companions on the road will be South Market Street and State Route 54, eventually leading to Locust Gap Highway. This means you'll be actively navigating more often, with frequent changes in direction and speed. There isn't a significant 'longest stretch' to worry about; instead, anticipate a continuous engagement with local traffic patterns and road conditions. This type of driving offers a more intimate connection with the landscape as you pass through towns and smaller communities.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Market 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Elysburg, PA to Haverford, PA is easy. At 2h 28m 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 Elysburg, PA to Haverford, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Market Street | — | — |
| State Route 54 | — | — |
| Locust Gap Highway | — | — |
| Fairgrounds Road | — | — |
| Sunbury Road | — | — |
| Sunbury Street | — | — |
| Pottsville Minersville Highway | — | — |
| Gordon Nagle Trail | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Market Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elysburg, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on West Center Street
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Center Street
2
Turn right onto South Market Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Market Street
3
Continue on State Route 54
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 54
4
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
5
Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
6
Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
7
Continue on Sunbury Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Street
8
Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
9
Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Gordon Nagle Trail
10
Continue on North Sillyman Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Sillyman Street
11
Turn left onto Pottsville Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
12
Turn right onto Route 61 South
492 ft
·
6 sec
·
Route 61 South
13
Continue on Center Avenue
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
14
Continue on Centre Street
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Centre Street
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
16
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
22 mi
·
26 min
·
William Penn Highway
17
Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
18
Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 476 South: Philadelphia
20
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37 mi
·
39 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
21
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
22
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
23
Continue on Mid-County Expressway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
25
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Valley Forge
522 ft
·
13 sec
·
I 76 West: Valley Forge
26
Keep slight right to continue on Conshohocken
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Conshohocken
27
Turn left onto Matsonford Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Matsonford Road
28
Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue
4.3 mi
·
9 min
·
West Montgomery Avenue
29
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft
·
24 sec
·
Woodside Road
30
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
344 ft
·
18 sec
·
Winsor Lane
31
Turn left
10 ft
·
1 sec
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 28 minute estimated duration, you can easily tackle this 116.5-mile trip in one day. Aim to depart mid-morning to avoid the busiest local traffic. With no significant stretches of highway, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, though the estimated $19 cost suggests it's not a major concern. Be prepared for numerous turns and keep your navigation handy, especially when transitioning between South Market Street and State Route 54. Since this is a local drive, allow a little extra time for potential slowdowns.
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 58.3 miles from Elysburg, PA, or about 1h 14m 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 26 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.3 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 2m
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 Elysburg, 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 Elysburg, PA
This is one driving day of about 116.5 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Elysburg, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.3 mi from Elysburg, PA · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.3 miles from Elysburg, 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
$19.31 one way
$38.63 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $21.15 | $42.31 |
| premium | $4.93 | $22.59 | $45.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.72 | $51.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.23 | $5.59 |
| Efficient EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.19 | $4.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.31 | $7.46 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Night in Haverford on Wednesday
Local time
11:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
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
12 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
2h 28m 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 Elysburg, PA to Haverford, PA covers 116.5 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Market Street, State Route 54, Locust Gap Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.3 miles from Elysburg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.31 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 Elysburg, PA to Haverford, PA is easy. At 2h 28m 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 Elysburg, PA to Haverford, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Elysburg, PA to Haverford, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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