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Trip from Forest Lake, PA to Haverford, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 34m

Distance

168.1 mi

270 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 22m ★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m

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

Downtown Forest Lake, PA, PA

Forest Lake, PA

DMN Atölye

Trip Overview

The drive from Forest Lake, PA to Haverford, PA covers 168.1 miles and takes about 3h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Lake Hill Road, North Road, State Route 167 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.87 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

84 miles from Forest Lake, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 34m drive with frequent turns across 168.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lake Hill Road 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 Forest Lake, PA to Haverford, PA is easy. At 3h 34m 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 Forest Lake, PA to Haverford, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lake Hill Road
North Road
State Route 167
Owego Street
Wyalusing Street
Church Street
Grow Avenue
Jackson Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Lake Hill Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Road 6

0.2 mi · 58 sec · Road 6
2

Turn sharp left onto Lake Hill Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Lake Hill Road
3

Turn right onto North Road

3.9 mi · 9 min · North Road
4

Turn straight onto State Route 167

1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 167
5

Continue on Owego Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Owego Street
6

At the end of the road, turn left onto Wyalusing Street

223 ft · 4 sec · Wyalusing Street
7

Continue on Church Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Church Street
8

Continue on Grow Avenue

8.1 mi · 14 min · Grow Avenue
9

Turn left

1.1 mi · 1 min
10

Turn right onto Jackson Street

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Jackson Street
11

Continue on State Route 492

0.2 mi · 20 sec · State Route 492
12

Take the ramp right

0.3 mi · 39 sec
13

Merge slight left

30 mi · 34 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 11, PATP South, I 476 South: Clarks Summit

0.2 mi · 27 sec · US 6 West, US 11, PATP South, I 476 South: Clarks Summit
15

Keep slight right to continue on PATP, I 476: Allentown

515 ft · 13 sec · PATP, I 476: Allentown
16

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

111 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
17

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
18

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
19

Continue on Mid-County Expressway

3.4 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
20

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
21

Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Valley Forge

522 ft · 13 sec · I 76 West: Valley Forge
22

Keep slight right to continue on Conshohocken

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Conshohocken
23

Turn left onto Matsonford Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Matsonford Road
24

Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

4.3 mi · 9 min · West Montgomery Avenue
25

Turn left onto Woodside Road

525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road
26

Turn left onto Winsor Lane

344 ft · 18 sec · Winsor Lane
27

Turn left

10 ft · 1 sec
28

Arrive at your 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 84 miles from Forest Lake, PA, or about 1h 47m 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 37 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 84 miles or 1h 47m 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 56m

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 Forest Lake, 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 Forest Lake, PA

This is one driving day of about 168.1 miles and 3h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Forest Lake, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 84 mi from Forest Lake, PA · 1h 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Scranton, PA

84 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

Windsor, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Scranton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84 miles from Forest Lake, 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

$27.87 one way

$55.74 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $30.52 $61.05
premium $4.93 $32.60 $65.20
diesel $5.61 $37.11 $74.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.4 0 $17.65 $8.07
Efficient EV 42 0 $14.71 $6.72
EV Truck/SUV 67.2 0 $23.53 $10.76

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Forest Lake, PA

Late night in Forest Lake on Thursday

Local time

3:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Haverford, PA

Late night in Haverford on Thursday

Local time

3:35 AM

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

17 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

3h 34m 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 Forest Lake, PA to Haverford, PA covers 168.1 miles and takes about 3h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lake Hill Road, North Road, State Route 167. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84 miles from Forest Lake, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.87 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Forest Lake, PA to Haverford, PA is easy. At 3h 34m 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 Forest Lake, PA to Haverford, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Forest Lake, PA to Haverford, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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