Origin
Emsworth, PA
Night in Emsworth on Sunday
Local time
9:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Emsworth, PA to Haverford, PA
Drive Time
5h 49m
Distance
302 mi
486 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 37m
★
6 AM
5h 50m
8 AM
6h 16m
10 AM
5h 59m
12 PM
5h 57m
3 PM
6h 0m
5 PM
6h 15m
8 PM
5h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Emsworth, PA
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Trip Overview
Connecting Emsworth to Haverford across Pennsylvania, this 302-mile journey is designed for those looking to reach their destination efficiently. You should plan for about 5 hours and 49 minutes of driving time, making it a manageable, albeit long, day trip for most drivers. With a estimated fuel cost of $50, the route is relatively budget-friendly for a cross-state trek. Because the path relies heavily on major thoroughfares, you can expect a straightforward transit between the two locales. Whether you prefer to power through in one go or take a breather along the way, this drive offers a reliable connection through the Northeast region.
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
151 miles from Emsworth, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 95% of your travel occurring on major roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, and Ohio River Boulevard. You will spend the vast majority of your time—specifically 270.5 miles—on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which serves as the backbone of your journey. Expect a consistent, fast-paced experience that prioritizes speed over local winding roads. While the sheer volume of highway miles means you will be moving steadily, the road environment remains uniform for long stretches. It is a practical route for those who prefer the predictability of interstates over the unpredictability of secondary routes.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 270.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 302 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 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport, Monroeville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort P...
8
7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Monroeville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Downtown, Monroeville
8
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Downtown Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Downtown Pittsburgh
8
22.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
8
292.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 31m in
|
I 76
Take the exit onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
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 326
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
Towns Along This Route
Between Emsworth, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Ohio and Harrisburg.
Patp: Ohio
21.6 mi in
|
~34m
Harrisburg
21.6 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 270.5 mi | 4h 54m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 13.6 mi | 18m |
| Ohio River Boulevard | 6.4 mi | 12m |
| West Montgomery Avenue | 4.3 mi | 9m |
| I 76 | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| South Gulph Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Fort Duquesne Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fort Pitt Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 270.5 mi, about 4h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emsworth, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on Lowry Avenue
81 ft
·
9 sec
·
Lowry Avenue
2
Turn right onto PA 65
6.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Ohio River Boulevard
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
3
Keep slight right at fork
328 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport, Monroeville
Use the none lane.
4
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
Exit 1B-C
Toward US 19, PA 65: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard
5
Continue on I 279
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fort Duquesne Bridge
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward Downtown, Monroeville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Downtown Pittsburgh
Use the slight left lane.
8
Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Fort Pitt Boulevard
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
10
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the none lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
1 min
Exit 85
Toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
12
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
this road
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 76; PATP
271 mi
·
4 hr 54 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the none lane.
15
Take the exit onto I 76
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 76
Exit 326
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 330
Toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
340 ft
·
9 sec
Toward PA 320 South: Villanova
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto PA 320
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Gulph Road
Use the none lane.
19
Continue on PA 320
4.3 mi
·
9 min
·
West Montgomery Avenue
Use the none lane.
20
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft
·
23 sec
·
Woodside Road
21
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft
·
18 sec
·
Winsor Lane
22
Turn left
10 ft
·
0 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To keep this nearly six-hour trip comfortable, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since you are spending such a significant portion of your drive on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, check traffic conditions before you depart to account for potential congestion on this busy artery. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy to avoid the heaviest traffic cycles near urban centers. Given the 302-mile distance, consider packing your own snacks and drinks so you can remain flexible with your rest breaks. Use your one planned stop strategically to break up the monotony of the long, uninterrupted Turnpike stretch.
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 151 miles from Emsworth, PA, or about 2h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 270.5 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151 miles or 2h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 42m
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 Emsworth, 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 Emsworth, PA
This is one driving day of about 302 miles and 5h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Emsworth, 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 for about 270.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 151 mi from Emsworth, PA · 2h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
151 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 151 miles from Emsworth, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 270.5 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.97 one way
$99.95 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $54.68 | $109.36 |
| premium | $4.92 | $58.52 | $117.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $67.09 | $134.19 |
Estimated Tolls: $35.17
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(270.5 mi)
$35.17
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
$50
Tolls
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$110–$135
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.6 | 1 | $31.71 | $14.50 |
| Efficient EV | 75.5 | 0 | $26.42 | $12.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120.8 | 1 | $42.28 | $19.33 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
9:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Cuba, NY
151 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 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 Emsworth, PA to Haverford, PA covers 302 miles and takes about 5h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Ohio River Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 151 miles from Emsworth, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.97 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 18 significant decision points across 302 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 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Emsworth, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Ohio and Harrisburg.
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