Origin
Hastings, PA
Evening in Hastings on Wednesday
Local time
7:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hastings, PA to Haverford, PA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 55m
Distance
251.8 mi
405 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 42m
★
6 AM
4h 55m
8 AM
5h 22m
10 AM
5h 5m
12 PM
5h 2m
3 PM
5h 6m
5 PM
5h 21m
8 PM
4h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hastings, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hastings, PA to Haverford, PA covers 251.8 miles and takes about 4h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Coleman Street, 3rd Avenue, Spangler Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.75 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
125.9 miles from Hastings, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 55m drive with frequent turns across 251.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Coleman 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hastings, PA to Haverford, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coleman Street | — | — |
| 3rd Avenue | — | — |
| Spangler Street | — | — |
| State Route 4021 | — | — |
| Tower Road | — | — |
| Sunset Road | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Plank Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Coleman Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on 4th Avenue
318 ft
·
16 sec
·
4th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Coleman Street
374 ft
·
18 sec
·
Coleman Street
3
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
·
3rd Avenue
4
Turn left onto Spangler Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Spangler Street
5
Continue on State Route 4021
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
State Route 4021
6
Turn left
459 ft
·
13 sec
7
Continue on Tower Road
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Tower Road
8
Turn right onto Sunset Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Sunset Road
9
Continue on North Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
10
Continue on Plank Road
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Plank Road
11
Continue on Plank Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Plank Road
12
Continue on North Center Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Center Street
13
Turn left onto East High Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
East High Street
14
Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rowena Drive
15
Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Admiral Peary Highway
16
Turn left onto US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
17
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
16 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
18
Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
20
Merge slight left
27 mi
·
29 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
22
Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
285 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 220 Business South: Bedford
23
Turn slight right onto Business 220
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Business 220
24
Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
25
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
26
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi
·
3 hr 16 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
27
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
28
Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
PA 320: Gulph Mills
29
Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova
341 ft
·
9 sec
·
PA 320 South: Villanova
30
Turn straight onto South Gulph Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Gulph Road
31
Continue on West Montgomery Avenue
4.3 mi
·
9 min
·
West Montgomery Avenue
32
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft
·
24 sec
·
Woodside Road
33
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
344 ft
·
18 sec
·
Winsor Lane
34
Turn left
10 ft
·
1 sec
35
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 125.9 miles from Hastings, PA, or about 2h 27m 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 55 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.9 miles or 2h 27m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haverford, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hastings, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Hastings, PA
This is one driving day of about 251.8 miles and 4h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Hastings, 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 125.9 mi from Hastings, PA · 2h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 125.9 miles from Hastings, 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
$41.75 one way
$83.49 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $45.72 | $91.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $48.83 | $97.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.59 | $111.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.5 | 0 | $26.44 | $12.09 |
| Efficient EV | 63 | 0 | $22.03 | $10.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.7 | 1 | $35.25 | $16.12 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Evening in Haverford on Wednesday
Local time
7:37 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
10 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
4h 55m 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 Hastings, PA to Haverford, PA covers 251.8 miles and takes about 4h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Coleman Street, 3rd Avenue, Spangler Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.9 miles from Hastings, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.75 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 straightforward 4h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hastings, PA to Haverford, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hastings, PA to Haverford, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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