Origin
Haverford, PA
Evening in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
6:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haverford, PA to Hopewell, PA
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
45 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Haverford to Hopewell, you are in for a straightforward 45-mile journey across Pennsylvania. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 18 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, the costs remain quite manageable for a quick getaway. You will navigate primarily via the Kennett-Oxford Bypass, Street Road, and West Street Road. Because the drive is short, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics, allowing you to focus on the road ahead.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
22.5 miles from Haverford, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy, local-style drive that requires your full attention throughout the trip. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, keeping you on local thoroughfares for the duration of the 45-mile trek. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 17.4-mile segment on the Kennett-Oxford Bypass, which offers a brief reprieve from the more frequent turns. As you transition between these roads, the character of the drive remains consistently localized. It is a technical, hands-on experience that rewards drivers who prefer navigating regional roads over high-speed highway cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kennett-Oxford Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 17.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Winsor Lane.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Winsor Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Woodside Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (Darby Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Winsor Lane
Turn right onto Winsor Lane
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Woodside Road
Turn right onto Woodside Road
Navigation decision point
6
2.6 mi into trip
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~6m in
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Darby Road
At end of road, turn right onto Darby Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
4.5 mi into trip
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~10m in
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South Bryn Mawr Avenue
Turn left onto South Bryn Mawr Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
24.2 mi into trip
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~45m in
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US 1 / East Baltimore Pike
Turn right onto US 1 / East Baltimore Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Haverford, PA and Hopewell, PA, road signs point toward Oxford and Rising Sun.
Oxford
25.8 mi in
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~48m
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via US 1
Rising Sun
25.8 mi in
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~48m
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via US 1
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kennett-Oxford Bypass | 17.4 mi | 23m |
| Street Road | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| West Street Road | 5.5 mi | 10m |
| West Chester Pike | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| South Bryn Mawr Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| East Baltimore Pike | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| College Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Darby Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
— 17.4 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverford, PA and Hopewell, 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
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Montgomery Avenue
5
Turn left onto Haverford Station Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Haverford Station Road
6
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
7
Continue on College Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
College Avenue
8
At end of road, turn right onto Darby Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Darby Road
Use the none lane.
9
Turn slight right onto PA 320
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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Sproul Road
10
Turn left onto South Bryn Mawr Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
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South Bryn Mawr Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto PA 3
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto PA 926
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Street Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on PA 926
5.5 mi
·
10 min
·
West Street Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn left onto PA 52
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lenape Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto US 1
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Baltimore Pike
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on US 1
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Toward Oxford, Rising Sun
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford
18
Turn right onto PA 472
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Lancaster Avenue
19
Turn slight left onto Bethel Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bethel Road
20
Continue on Calvary Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Calvary Road
21
Turn left onto Roneys Corner Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Roneys Corner Road
22
Turn sharp right onto Hopewell Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hopewell Road
23
Turn left
105 ft
·
7 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though planning for off-peak hours will help you navigate the local turns more comfortably. You won't need to schedule formal stops given the 1 hour and 18-minute duration, but keeping your fuel tank topped off before heading out is a smart way to stay within your $7 budget. Keep in mind that because the entire route is off-highway, your pace will be dictated by local traffic patterns and intersections. Use the Kennett-Oxford Bypass as your primary reference point to gauge your progress, as it represents the most significant stretch of the journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 22.5 miles from Haverford, PA, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.4 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 45 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.5 miles or 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hopewell, 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 45 miles and 1h 18m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Kennett-Oxford Bypass for about 17.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.5 mi from Haverford, PA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Haverford, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hopewell, PA
The final approach into Hopewell, 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 Hopewell, 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
$7.45 one way
$14.89 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $8.15 | $16.30 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.00 | $19.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Hopewell, PA
Evening in Hopewell on Sunday
Local time
6:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
1 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
1h 18m 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 Hopewell, PA covers 45 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kennett-Oxford Bypass, Street Road, West Street Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.5 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 $7.45 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 45 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Winsor Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Woodside Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (Darby Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Haverford, PA and Hopewell, PA, road signs point toward Oxford and Rising Sun.
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