Origin
Haverford, PA
Night in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
11:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
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5h 10m
Distance
249.4 mi
401 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
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Black Lick, PA
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The drive from Haverford, PA to Black Lick, PA covers 249.4 miles and takes about 5h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Winsor Lane, Woodside Road, Montgomery Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.27 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
124.7 miles from Haverford, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 10m drive with frequent turns across 249.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 10m 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 Haverford, PA to Black Lick, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Winsor Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Woodside Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Montgomery Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Gulph Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Gulph Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Gulph Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Schuylkill Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Haverford, PA and Black Lick, PA.
Start on the route
Turn right onto Winsor Lane
Turn right onto Woodside Road
Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue
Turn slight right onto New Gulph Road
Continue on Old Gulph Road
Continue on South Gulph Road
Take the ramp left toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
Turn left onto Business 220
Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward PA 56: Johnstown, Cessna
Turn straight onto Quaker Valley Road
Continue on Eichler Road
Continue on Clear Shade Drive
Continue on Scalp Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue
Continue on Bedford Street
Continue on Clinton Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard
Turn left onto Broad Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Laurel Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Strayer Street
Continue on Harold Avenue
Take the exit right toward US 22 West: Blairsville
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
Turn right onto Palmerton Road
Continue on Palmerton Road
Turn left onto Cripps Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.7 miles or 2h 35m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Black Lick, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Haverford, 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 Haverford, PA
This is one driving day of about 249.4 miles and 5h 10m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 124.7 mi from Haverford, PA · 2h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 124.7 miles from Haverford, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Black Lick, 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 Black Lick, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$41.27 one way
$82.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $45.16 | $90.31 |
| premium | $4.92 | $48.33 | $96.66 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $55.41 | $110.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.8 | 0 | $26.19 | $11.97 |
| Efficient EV | 62.4 | 0 | $21.82 | $9.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.8 | 1 | $34.92 | $15.96 |
Gas CO2
87 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
11:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Black Lick on Sunday
Local time
11:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Along the Route
51°F
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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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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