Origin
Haverford, PA
Night in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
9:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haverford, PA to Clarks Green, PA
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
122.2 mi
197 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 18m
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6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Haverford to Clarks Green, expect a straightforward journey covering 122.2 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 2 hours and 27 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your travel budget should account for approximately $20 in fuel costs to cover the distance. The route relies heavily on major infrastructure, including the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, the Mid-County Expressway, and Old Gulph Road. Because this trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. It is a highly efficient transit route that gets you from the suburbs of Philadelphia to the Clarks Green area without unnecessary complexity.
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
61.1 miles from Haverford, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 94% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a long, consistent rhythm during the 111.4-mile stretch along the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, which serves as the backbone of your journey. While the initial departure involves local segments like Old Gulph Road, the drive quickly transitions into an interstate grind. Behind the wheel, you should be prepared for sustained highway speeds for the vast majority of the duration. It lacks technical, winding backroads, offering instead a predictable and direct path toward your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 111.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Winsor Lane.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 122.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Winsor Lane): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Winsor Lane
Turn right onto Winsor Lane
Navigation decision point
7
5.5 mi into trip
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~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Plymouth Meeting
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Pl...
7
5.5 mi into trip
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~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
6
120.8 mi into trip
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~2h 23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 11, US 6 West: Scranton, Clarks Summit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 11, US 6 West: Scranton, Clarks Summi...
7
120.9 mi into trip
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~2h 24m in
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US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward US 6 West, US 11 North: Clarks Summit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6 West, US 11 North: Clarks Summit
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 111.4 mi | 2h 5m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Old Gulph Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| West Matsonford Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| New Gulph Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Montgomery Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northern Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South State Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 111.4 mi, about 2h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverford, PA and Clarks Green, PA.
1
Start on this road
10 ft
·
4 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto Winsor Lane
343 ft
·
14 sec
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Winsor Lane
3
Turn right onto Woodside Road
525 ft
·
21 sec
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Woodside Road
4
Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Montgomery Avenue
5
Turn slight right onto New Gulph Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
New Gulph Road
6
Continue on Old Gulph Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
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Old Gulph Road
7
Turn right onto West Matsonford Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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West Matsonford Road
8
Take the ramp
110 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Plymouth Meeting
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 476
3.3 mi
·
4 min
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Mid-County Expressway
Use the none lane.
11
Turn slight left onto I 476
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
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Mid-County Expressway
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on I 476; PATP
111 mi
·
2 hr 3 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 131
Toward I 81, US 6, US 11: Clarks Summit, Scranton
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 11, US 6 West: Scranton, Clarks Summit
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 6
Toward US 6 West, US 11 North: Clarks Summit
16
Merge onto US 6; US 11
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 6; US 11
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
US 6; US 11
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns to ensure a smooth transit. With no mandatory stops required by the route, you can easily tackle the entire 2-hour and 27-minute drive in one go if you prefer. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, as the longest stretch of 111.4 miles offers limited opportunities to exit for service. Because the route is so highway-intensive, check for construction or maintenance alerts on the turnpike before you leave Haverford. This proactive approach will help you maintain your pace and arrive in Clarks Green without unexpected delays.
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 61.1 miles from Haverford, PA, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.4 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.1 miles or 1h 16m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clarks Green, 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 122.2 miles and 2h 27m.
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 Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 111.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.1 mi from Haverford, PA · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.1 miles from Haverford, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.4 miles.
Arriving in Clarks Green, PA
The final approach into Clarks Green, 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 Clarks Green, PA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.22 one way
$40.44 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $22.13 | $44.25 |
| premium | $4.92 | $23.68 | $47.36 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.15 | $54.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $14.48
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(111.4 mi)
$14.48
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Tolls
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.83 | $5.87 |
| Efficient EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.69 | $4.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.9 | 0 | $17.11 | $7.82 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Clarks Green, PA
Night in Clarks Green on Sunday
Local time
9:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
61 mi in
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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 27m 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 Clarks Green, PA covers 122.2 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Mid-County Expressway, Old Gulph Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.1 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 $20.22 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 is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 122.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Winsor Lane): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Haverford, PA to Clarks Green, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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