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Trip from Haverford, PA to Aldan, PA

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Drive Time

22m

Distance

8.7 mi

14 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m ★

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

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Aldan, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Haverford, PA to Aldan, PA covers 8.7 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Lansdowne Avenue, Darby Road, West Providence Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3 miles on Lansdowne Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.44 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

4.4 miles from Haverford, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 8.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lansdowne Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Winsor Lane.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Winsor Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Woodside Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Winsor Lane

Turn right onto Winsor Lane

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Woodside Road

Turn right onto Woodside Road

Navigation decision point

6
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
1.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | Haverford Road

Turn left onto Haverford Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
2.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | Darby Road

Turn left onto Darby Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lansdowne Avenue 3 mi 8m
Darby Road 1.6 mi 3m
West Providence Road 1.2 mi 3m
Ardmore Avenue 1 mi 2m
Haverford Road 0.7 mi 1m
East Eagle Road 0.7 mi 1m
Woodside Road 0.2 mi <1m
West Lancaster Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Lansdowne Avenue — 3 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

10 ft · 4 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Winsor Lane

343 ft · 14 sec · Winsor Lane
3

Turn right onto Woodside Road

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Woodside Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto US 30

0.2 mi · 41 sec · West Lancaster Avenue
5

Turn right onto Ardmore Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Ardmore Avenue
6

Turn left onto Haverford Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Haverford Road
Use the left lane.
7

Turn right onto East Eagle Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Eagle Road
8

Turn left onto Darby Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Darby Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
9

Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

3.0 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn right onto West Providence Road

1.2 mi · 3 min · West Providence Road
11

Turn left onto South Woodlawn Avenue

124 ft · 5 sec · South Woodlawn Avenue
12

Arrive at destination

South Woodlawn Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4.4 miles from Haverford, PA, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3 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 8.7 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 4.4 miles or 10m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aldan, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Haverford, 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 Haverford, PA

This is one driving day of about 8.7 miles and 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Haverford, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Lansdowne Avenue for about 3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.4 mi from Haverford, PA · 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

4 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 8.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4.4 miles from Haverford, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Aldan, PA

The final approach into Aldan, 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 Aldan, PA.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

7 mi from route ~16 min detour $1 near mile 7.5
Park Closure: Congress Hall Temporary Closure
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...

7 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 7.5
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...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free near mile 8.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.44 one way

$2.88 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $1.58 $3.16
premium $4.93 $1.69 $3.37
diesel $5.61 $1.92 $3.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.6 0 $0.91 $0.42
Efficient EV 2.2 0 $0.76 $0.35
EV Truck/SUV 3.5 0 $1.22 $0.56

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 20 hours ago

Origin

Haverford, PA

Evening in Haverford on Tuesday

Local time

6:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Aldan, PA

Evening in Aldan on Tuesday

Local time

6:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°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

25 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

22m 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 Haverford, PA to Aldan, PA covers 8.7 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lansdowne Avenue, Darby Road, West Providence Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.4 miles from Haverford, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Winsor Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Woodside Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
The route from Haverford, PA to Aldan, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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