Origin
Folcroft, PA
Afternoon in Folcroft on Saturday
Local time
3:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Folcroft, 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
28m
Distance
11.1 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Folcroft, PA
Is
Trip Overview
Folcroft, PA to Haverford, PA is 11.1 miles and takes about 28 minutes via South Lansdowne Avenue and Darby Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive primarily within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. Expect a straightforward trip with frequent turns, making it a good option for a quick errand or a simple connection between two communities. Given its brevity, this route is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility for when you choose to depart and whether you plan any brief stops along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lansdowne Avenue | 3.3 mi | 8m |
| Darby Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Chester Pike | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Ardmore Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Haverford Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Eagle Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Primos Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Delmar Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South Lansdowne Avenue
— 3.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Folcroft, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on Delmar Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Delmar Drive
2
Turn left onto Primos Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Primos Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto East Oak Lane
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Oak Lane
4
Turn right onto US 13
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Chester Pike
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 13
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Macdade Boulevard
6
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on South Lansdowne Avenue
3.3 mi
·
8 min
·
South Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Continue on Darby Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Darby Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on Darby Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Darby Road
10
Turn right onto East Eagle Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Eagle Road
11
Turn left onto Haverford Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Haverford Road
12
Turn right onto Ardmore Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Ardmore Avenue
13
Turn left onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Lancaster Avenue
14
Turn right onto Woodside Road
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Woodside Road
15
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft
·
18 sec
·
Winsor Lane
16
Turn left
10 ft
·
0 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 11.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Primos Avenue
Turn left onto Primos Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 13 / Chester Pike
Turn right onto US 13 / Chester Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Woodside Road
Turn right onto Woodside Road
Navigation decision point
5
11 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Winsor Lane
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
Navigation decision point
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.84 one way
$3.68 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.02 | $4.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Haverford on Saturday
Local time
3:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
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
26 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, offering a distinctly local feel rather than a high-speed transit experience. With a highway share of 0%, you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 11.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.3 miles along South Lansdowne Avenue. As you progress, you'll transition from South Lansdowne Avenue to Darby Road and then Chester Pike, so be prepared to adjust your navigation with these changes in road names and potential traffic patterns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on South Lansdowne Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Primos Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.5 miles (Primos Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 13 / Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (Woodside Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 11.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.3 miles on South Lansdowne Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Primos Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 13 / Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (Woodside Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Haverford, PA before heading back.
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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