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Trip from Haverford, PA to Etna, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 40m

Distance

299.3 mi

482 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 27m ★
6 AM
5h 40m
8 AM
6h 7m
10 AM
5h 49m
12 PM
5h 47m
3 PM
5h 51m
5 PM
6h 5m
8 PM
5h 32m

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

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Downtown Etna, PA, PA

Etna, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Haverford, PA to Etna, PA covers 299.3 miles and takes about 5h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Allegheny Valley Expressway, Old Gulph Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 279.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.62 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

149.6 miles from Haverford, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 279.6 mi 5h 4m
Allegheny Valley Expressway 7.4 mi 10m
Old Gulph Road 2.5 mi 5m
Schuylkill Expressway 2.2 mi 3m
South Gulph Road 1.3 mi 2m
New Gulph Road 1.1 mi 2m
Montgomery Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Indianola Road 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 279.6 mi, about 5h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haverford, PA and Etna, 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 left 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 straight / slight right lanes.
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
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

280 mi · 5 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward PA 28: New Kensington, Pittsburgh Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward New Kensington, Pittsburgh
19

Continue on Freeport Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Freeport Road
20

Turn right onto PA 910; Yellow Belt

0.6 mi · 1 min · Indianola Road
21

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh Use the right lane.
22

Merge onto PA 28

7.4 mi · 10 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
Use the straight lane.
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 5 Toward PA 8 North: Etna, Butler Use the slight right lane.
24

Merge onto PA 8

0.4 mi · 41 sec · William Flinn Highway
25

Continue on PA 8

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Butler Street
Use the straight lane.
26

Turn left onto Grant Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Grant Avenue
Use the left lane.
27

Arrive at destination

Grant Avenue

Trip Plan

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 149.6 miles from Haverford, PA, or about 2h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 279.6 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 66 miles or 1h 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 149.6 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 Etna, 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 299.3 miles and 5h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 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 279.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Hancock, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

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

Westminster, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 149.6 miles from Haverford, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 279.6 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Exton, Pennsylvania

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 21.4

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

Monte Cello's | Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

2.4 mi

Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Aspinwall, Pennsylvania

2.6 mi

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 21.4

Exton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

Monte Cello's | Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 299.3

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14128210600

Visit website

Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 299.3

Aspinwall, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14124083420

Visit website

The Village

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 256.5

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–8:30 pm

+17245473529

Visit website

Rico's Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Expensive mile 299.3

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+14129311989

Visit website

Ginza Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 299.3

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+14126887272

Visit website

Esta Esta Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 277.9

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+14123724414

Visit website

Nak Won Garden

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 299.3

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+14129044635

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 277.9

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 277.9

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 277.9

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 277.9

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 256.5

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 256.5

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 277.9

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 256.5

Hunker, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Indian Echo Caverns

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 85.5

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17175668131

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.7 and 298.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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 straight / slight right lanes. 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
7
8.4 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
8
298.3 mi into trip | ~5h 37m in

Take the exit toward PA 8 North: Etna, Butler

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 5 Toward PA 8 North: Etna, Butler

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.62 one way

$99.24 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 105 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $54.35 $108.69
premium $4.93 $58.05 $116.09
diesel $5.61 $66.08 $132.16

Estimated Tolls: $36.34

Pennsylvania Turnpike (279.6 mi) $36.34

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

$50

Tolls

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$111–$136

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 104.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 89.8 1 $31.43 $14.37
Efficient EV 74.8 0 $26.19 $11.97
EV Truck/SUV 119.7 1 $41.90 $19.16

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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Haverford, PA

Afternoon in Haverford on Saturday

Local time

4:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Partly Sunny

SW 15 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 7:41AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:13AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Etna, PA

Afternoon in Etna on Saturday

Local time

4:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Hancock, MD

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

10 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 40m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 10.3
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 113.5
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 216.7
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour $1
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 72.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

299.3 mi in 5h 40m, mostly highway — 279.6 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 279.6 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Allegheny Valley Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 299.3 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.

Elevation Profile

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes

2,445 ft 319 ft

Total Climb

3,008 ft

Total Descent

2,586 ft

Highest Point

2,445 ft

~235.1 mi in

Elevation Range

2,126 ft

Notable High Points

1,809 ft at ~171 miles +673 ft prominence

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 40m. Total distance: 299.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 279.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $36.34 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Etna, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Flight 93 National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Etna, PA before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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