Origin
Haverford, PA
Night in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
9:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haverford, PA to Dunkard, PA
Drive Time
5h 57m
Distance
299 mi
481 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 44m
★
6 AM
5h 57m
8 AM
6h 23m
10 AM
6h 6m
12 PM
6h 4m
3 PM
6h 8m
5 PM
6h 22m
8 PM
5h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dunkard, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Spanning 299 miles across Pennsylvania, this journey from Haverford to Dunkard typically takes about 5 hours and 57 minutes of driving time. Because the route is highway-focused, you can comfortably complete the entire trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget approximately $49 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast locations. While the drive is straightforward, it remains a significant trek that requires some endurance behind the wheel. Use this route if you need an efficient, direct path across the state rather than a leisurely sightseeing tour.
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
149.5 miles from Haverford, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a trip dominated by high-speed transit, as 86% of your travel occurs on major highways. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which accounts for a substantial 236.8-mile stretch of the journey. The experience is largely a focused interstate grind, shifting into local navigation only as you transition toward University Drive and Morgantown Road near your destination. This profile keeps the pace brisk but requires sustained attention during the long segments on the Turnpike. Prepare for a consistent, utilitarian driving experience that favors speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 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 236.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and University Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 299 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: at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
7.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
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 328B-A/327
Toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, We...
9
7.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevar...
8
8.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Mall Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Mall Boulevard
9
8.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
7
8.9 mi into trip
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~18m in
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I 76
Keep slight left at fork onto I 76 toward I 76 West: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 76 West: Harrisburg
Towns Along This Route
Between Haverford, PA and Dunkard, PA, road signs point toward Uniontown, Point Marion, Morgantown, Fairchance and Smithfield.
Uniontown
246.1 mi in
|
~4h 37m
Point Marion
278.6 mi in
|
~5h 23m
|
via US 119
Morgantown
278.6 mi in
|
~5h 23m
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via US 119
Fairchance
282.5 mi in
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~5h 28m
Smithfield
282.5 mi in
|
~5h 28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 236.8 mi | 4h 18m |
| University Drive | 13 mi | 15m |
| Morgantown Road | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| PA 982 | 8 mi | 13m |
| State Route 31 | 6 mi | 9m |
| Memorial Boulevard | 4 mi | 4m |
| Mon/Fayette Expressway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| South Eighty Eight Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 236.8 mi, about 4h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverford, PA and Dunkard, 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
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Gulph Road
7
Continue on PA 320
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Gulph Road
Use the none lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 76
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Exit 328B-A/327
Toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Use the none lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Mall Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
Use the none lane.
14
Merge onto I 76
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 76
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76
Toward I 76 West: Harrisburg
Use the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 76; PATP
237 mi
·
4 hr 18 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn right onto PA 31
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 31
19
Continue on PA 31
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Three Mile Hill
20
Turn left onto PA 982
8.0 mi
·
13 min
·
PA 982
21
Turn left onto US 119
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Memorial Boulevard
22
Turn straight onto US 119
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
Blackstone Road
23
Merge onto US 119
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Morrell Avenue
24
Turn slight right onto US 119
13 mi
·
15 min
·
University Drive
Use the none lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 119
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
Toward US 119 South, PA 43: Mon/Fayette Expressway, Point Marion, Morgantown WV
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Fairchance, Smithfield
27
Turn right onto Big Six Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Big Six Road
28
At end of road, turn left onto US 119
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Morgantown Road
29
Continue on US 119
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Morgantown Street
30
Continue on US 119
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Morgantown Road
31
Turn right onto PA 88
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Home Street
32
Continue on PA 88
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Eighty Eight Road
33
Turn straight onto Holbert Stretch
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Holbert Stretch
34
At end of road, turn left onto Bobtown Road
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Bobtown Road
35
Turn right onto Taylortown Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Taylortown Road
36
At end of road, turn right onto Taylortown Road
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Taylortown Road
37
Continue on Taylortown Road
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Taylortown Road
38
Turn left onto Shelby Lane
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
Shelby Lane
39
Arrive at destination
Shelby Lane
Trip Plan
To keep your energy levels high, plan for at least one dedicated stop during your 299-mile trek. Departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue and navigate the busier highway sections before traffic peaks. Since the Pennsylvania Turnpike makes up the vast majority of your travel, keep an eye on your fuel gauge before entering long, uninterrupted stretches where service plazas may be spaced out. Given the total duration of nearly six hours, flexibility is your friend; don't hesitate to pull over if you feel your concentration wavering. Making that single stop a priority will ensure you arrive in Dunkard feeling refreshed rather than drained.
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 149.5 miles from Haverford, PA, or about 2h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 236.8 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.5 miles or 2h 52m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dunkard, 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 299 miles and 5h 57m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 236.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 149.5 mi from Haverford, PA · 2h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
150 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 149.5 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 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 236.8 miles.
Arriving in Dunkard, PA
The final approach into Dunkard, 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 Dunkard, 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
$49.48 one way
$98.95 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $54.14 | $108.28 |
| premium | $4.92 | $57.94 | $115.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $66.43 | $132.85 |
Estimated Tolls: $30.78
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(236.8 mi)
$30.78
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
$49
Tolls
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$105–$130
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.7 | 1 | $31.40 | $14.35 |
| Efficient EV | 74.8 | 0 | $26.16 | $11.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.6 | 1 | $41.86 | $19.14 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Dunkard, PA
Night in Dunkard on Sunday
Local time
9:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Cuba, NY
150 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
7 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
5h 57m 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 Haverford, PA to Dunkard, PA covers 299 miles and takes about 5h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, University Drive, Morgantown 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 149.5 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 $49.48 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 demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 299 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: at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Haverford, PA and Dunkard, PA, road signs point toward Uniontown, Point Marion, Morgantown, Fairchance and Smithfield.
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