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Trip from Farrell, 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

6h 40m

Distance

357.7 mi

576 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 29m ★
6 AM
6h 41m
8 AM
7h 5m
10 AM
6h 49m
12 PM
6h 47m
3 PM
6h 50m
5 PM
7h 3m
8 PM
6h 34m

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

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Farrell, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Farrell, PA to Haverford, PA covers 357.7 miles and takes about 6h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Beaver Valley Expressway, West Montgomery Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 317.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.30 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

178.8 miles from Farrell, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 317.5 mi 5h 44m
Beaver Valley Expressway 26.3 mi 28m
West Montgomery Avenue 4.3 mi 9m
I 76 3.9 mi 6m
Broadway Avenue 2 mi 3m
South Gulph Road 0.6 mi 1m
Indiana Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Council Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 317.5 mi, about 5h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Beechwood Avenue

98 ft · 11 sec · Beechwood Avenue
2

Turn left onto Roemer Boulevard

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Roemer Boulevard
3

Turn right onto Indiana Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Indiana Avenue
4

Turn right onto PA 418

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Mercer Avenue
5

Turn left onto PA 418

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Council Street
6

Turn left onto PA 760

2.0 mi · 3 min · Broadway Avenue
7

Continue on PA 760

15 mi · 16 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 376 Toll

11 mi · 11 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
Toward Pittsburgh Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 76, PATP, PA 351: Ohio, Harrisburg
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
12

Merge onto I 76; PATP

317 mi · 5 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

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.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 330 Toward PA 320: Gulph Mills Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork

340 ft · 9 sec
Toward PA 320 South: Villanova Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Turn straight onto PA 320

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Gulph Road
17

Continue on PA 320

4.3 mi · 9 min · West Montgomery Avenue
18

Turn left 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

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 178.8 miles from Farrell, PA, or about 3h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 317.5 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 79 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 178.8 miles or 3h 17m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 26m

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 Farrell, 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 Farrell, PA

This is one driving day of about 357.7 miles and 6h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from Farrell, 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 317.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city of Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oil City, PA

179 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

Penn Hills, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 79 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oil City, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 178.8 miles from Farrell, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 317.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Esta Esta Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 76.6

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+14123724414

Visit website

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

1.5 mi

John Anthony's | Restaurant and Lounge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1.8 mi

Esta Esta Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 76.6

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+14123724414

Visit website

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 255.5

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

John Anthony's | Restaurant and Lounge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 76.6

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14127958666

Visit website

The Village

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 102.2

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–8:30 pm

+17245473529

Visit website

Mohan's Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.6

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14127933121

Visit website

Nino's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 102.2

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+17245472900

Visit website

Artesano Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 357.7

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12673318457

Visit website

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 332.1

Exton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 76.6

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Sharon, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 76.6

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

+18774943833

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 76.6

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 76.6

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 127.7

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 76.6

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 76.6

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 18.4 and 352.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
18.4 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 376 Toll / Beaver Valley Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 376 Toll / Beaver Valley Expressway toward Pittsburgh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Pittsburgh
5
29.5 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward I 76, PATP, PA 351: Ohio, Harrisburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 76, PATP, PA 351: Ohio, Harrisburg
8
348.4 mi into trip | ~6h 22m 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
7
352.3 mi into trip | ~6h 28m 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
352.6 mi into trip | ~6h 28m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$59.30 one way

$118.60 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 125 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $64.95 $129.90
premium $4.93 $69.37 $138.74
diesel $5.61 $78.98 $157.95

Estimated Tolls: $41.27

Pennsylvania Turnpike (317.5 mi) $41.27

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

$59

Tolls

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$126–$151

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 125.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 107.3 1 $37.56 $17.17
Efficient EV 89.4 1 $31.30 $14.31
EV Truck/SUV 143.1 1 $50.08 $22.89

Gas CO2

125 kg

EV CO2

42 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Farrell, PA

Afternoon in Farrell on Saturday

Local time

3:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Haverford, PA

Afternoon in Haverford on Saturday

Local time

3:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Oil City, PA

179 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

28 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

6h 40m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 246.7
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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 345.3
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 148
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 357.7
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 357.7
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free near mile 296
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

357.7 mi in 6h 40m, mostly highway — 317.5 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 317.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Beaver Valley Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.4 miles in near I 376 Toll / Beaver Valley Expressway.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 357.7 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 18.4 miles (I 376 Toll / Beaver Valley Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 348.4 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Farrell, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Pittsburgh, Patp and Harrisburg.

Pittsburgh

18.4 mi in | ~22m | via I 376 Toll

Patp

29.5 mi in | ~34m

Harrisburg

29.5 mi in | ~34m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 40m. Total distance: 357.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 40m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 317.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $41.27 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Haverford, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 18.4 miles (I 376 Toll / Beaver Valley Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 348.4 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Flight 93 National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Haverford, PA before the return drive.

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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