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Trip from Haverford, PA to Eddystone, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

26m

Distance

14.1 mi

23 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m

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

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Downtown Eddystone, PA, PA

Eddystone, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Haverford, PA to Eddystone, PA covers 14.1 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mid-County Expressway, Ardmore Avenue, Ellis Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on Mid-County Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.27 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Haverford, PA to Eddystone, PA covers 14.1 miles and takes about 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mid-County Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 8 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 0.3 miles in near US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 14.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4 miles (PA 3 / West Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

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

6
4 mi into trip | ~10m in | PA 3 / West Chester Pike

Turn right onto PA 3 / West Chester Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
4.4 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 476 South: Chester

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 476 South: Chester
7
12.7 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward MacDade Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1 Toward MacDade Boulevard
8
12.9 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MacDade Boulevard West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward MacDade Boulevard West

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Haverford, PA to Eddystone, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Macdade Boulevard West along the way.

Macdade Boulevard West

12.9 mi in | ~23m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mid-County Expressway 8 mi 10m
Ardmore Avenue 2.2 mi 4m
Ellis Road 1.1 mi 2m
Bullens Lane 0.6 mi 1m
West Chester Pike 0.4 mi <1m
Lawrence Road 0.3 mi <1m
Eddystone Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Woodside Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Mid-County Expressway — 8 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haverford, PA and Eddystone, 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

2.2 mi · 4 min · Ardmore Avenue
6

Turn slight right onto Ellis Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Ellis Road
7

At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Road

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Lawrence Road
8

Turn right onto PA 3

0.4 mi · 45 sec · West Chester Pike
Use the right lane.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Toward I 476 South: Chester Use the right lane.
10

Merge onto I 476

8.0 mi · 10 min · Mid-County Expressway
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 1 Toward MacDade Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward MacDade Boulevard West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13

Turn straight onto Macdade Boulevard

395 ft · 16 sec · Macdade Boulevard
14

Turn left onto Bullens Lane

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bullens Lane
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on Eddystone Avenue

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Eddystone Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Turn left onto 10th Street

299 ft · 13 sec · 10th Street
17

Arrive at destination

10th Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.27 one way

$4.54 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $2.55 $5.11
premium $4.95 $2.75 $5.50
diesel $5.98 $3.32 $6.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.2 0 $1.48 $0.68
Efficient EV 3.5 0 $1.23 $0.56
EV Truck/SUV 5.6 0 $1.97 $0.90

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Haverford, PA

Evening in Haverford on Friday

Local time

5:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers

NW 10 to 15 mph 25% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 4:51AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

Eddystone, PA

Evening in Eddystone on Friday

Local time

5:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

31 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

26m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Eddystone, PA covers 14.1 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Mid-County Expressway, Ardmore Avenue, Ellis Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 7 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 $2.27 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 12 decision points packed into just 14.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4 miles (PA 3 / West Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Haverford, PA to Eddystone, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Macdade Boulevard West along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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