Trip from Haverford, PA to Erie, PA

Drive Time

6h 16m

Distance

391.4 mi

630 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$65

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

6h 4m ★

6 AM

6h 17m

8 AM

6h 42m

10 AM

6h 25m

12 PM

6h 23m

3 PM

6h 27m

5 PM

6h 41m

8 PM

6h 9m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Haverford, PA to Erie, PA covers 391.4 miles and takes about 6h 16m 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 $64.77 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

195.7 miles from Haverford, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 16m drive with frequent turns across 391.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Winsor Lane is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 16m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Haverford, PA to Erie, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

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
West Matsonford Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 76 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 476 North	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Winsor Lane — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haverford, PA and Erie, PA.

Start on the route

10 ft · 4 sec · the route

Turn right onto Winsor Lane

344 ft · 14 sec · Winsor Lane

Turn right onto Woodside Road

525 ft · 21 sec · Woodside Road

Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Montgomery Avenue

Turn slight right onto New Gulph Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · New Gulph Road

Continue on Old Gulph Road

2.3 mi · 5 min · Old Gulph Road

Turn right onto West Matsonford Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Matsonford Road

Take the ramp right toward I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Plymouth Meeting

108 ft · 4 sec · I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Plymouth Meeting

Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

0.4 mi · 54 sec · I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

0.7 mi · 1 min · PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

Keep slight left

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 80 West: Hazleton

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

257 mi · 4 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 79 North: Erie

Merge slight right

66 mi · 1 hr 10 min

Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street

0.3 mi · 50 sec · PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street

Turn right onto West 12th Street

2.3 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street

Turn left onto State Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · State Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 195.7 miles from Haverford, PA, or about 3h 8m into the drive.

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 86 miles or 1h 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 195.7 miles or 3h 8m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Erie, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 391.4 miles and 6h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 195.7 mi from Haverford, PA · 3h 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hornell, NY

196 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hornell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 195.7 miles from Haverford, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Erie, PA

The final approach into Erie, 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 Erie, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$64.77 one way

$129.53 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 137 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$70.87	$141.74
premium	$4.92	$75.85	$151.69
diesel	$5.64	$86.96	$173.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$65

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$90–$115

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 136.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	117.4	1	$41.10	$18.79
Efficient EV	97.9	1	$34.25	$15.66
EV Truck/SUV	156.6	1	$54.80	$25.05

Gas CO2

137 kg

EV CO2

46 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 12 hours ago

Origin

Haverford, PA

Morning in Haverford on Monday

Local time

10:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Erie, PA

Morning in Erie on Monday

Local time

10:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

32 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

6h 16m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Erie, PA covers 391.4 miles and takes about 6h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Winsor Lane, Woodside Road, Montgomery Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 195.7 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 $64.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 16m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Haverford, PA to Erie, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Haverford, PA to Erie, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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