Origin
Haverford, PA
Late night in Haverford on Saturday
Local time
2:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haverford, PA to Dresher, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dresher, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Haverford, PA to Dresher, PA is 18.5 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Pennsylvania Turnpike and Mid-County Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip primarily within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll experience a mix of highway driving and local roads, making it an easy option for a quick commute or an add-on to a larger journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion with minimal planning required.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed bag, with 43% of it on highways. You'll begin with stretches on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, including a continuous segment of 4.2 miles, which provides a good pace. As you get closer to Dresher, the route transitions to the Mid-County Expressway and then onto local roads like Old Gulph Road. This change from faster highway speeds to more localized driving means you'll need to be mindful of traffic signals and potentially slower speeds as you near your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 4.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 18.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
5.5 mi into trip
|
~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
|
~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
8
14.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward PA 309: Philadelphia, Ambler
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 339
Toward PA 309: Philadelphia, Ambler
6
15.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PA 309 South: Philadelphia, Fort Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 309 South: Philadelphia, Fort Washing...
8
18.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
PA 152 / Susquehanna Road
At end of road, turn left onto PA 152 / Susquehanna Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Haverford, PA and Dresher, PA, road signs point toward Plymouth Meeting, Ambler and Fort Washington.
Plymouth Meeting
5.5 mi in
|
~12m
Ambler
14.4 mi in
|
~24m
Fort Washington
15.1 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Old Gulph Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Dreshertown Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Matsonford Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| New Gulph Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Montgomery Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 4.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverford, PA and Dresher, 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
525 ft
·
21 sec
·
Woodside Road
4
Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
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
·
Old Gulph Road
7
Turn right onto West Matsonford Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
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
·
Mid-County Expressway
11
Turn slight left onto I 476
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Mid-County Expressway
12
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
14
Merge onto I 276; PATP
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
15
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 339
Toward PA 309: Philadelphia, Ambler
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward PA 309 South: Philadelphia, Fort Washington
17
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto Camp Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Camp Hill Road
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Dreshertown Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Dreshertown Road
20
At end of road, turn left onto PA 152
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Limekiln Pike
21
At end of road, turn left onto PA 152
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Susquehanna Road
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
PA 152
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.07 one way
$6.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.59
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(4.5 mi)
$0.59
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Dresher, PA
Late night in Dresher on Saturday
Local time
2:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
33m 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 Dresher, PA covers 18.5 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Mid-County Expressway, Old Gulph Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.3 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 $3.07 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 short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 18.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Haverford, PA and Dresher, PA, road signs point toward Plymouth Meeting, Ambler and Fort Washington.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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