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Trip from Haverford, PA to Jenkintown, PA

Drive Time

32m

Distance

12.7 mi

20 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m

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 Jenkintown, PA covers 12.7 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Washington Lane, West Washington Lane, Bryn Mawr Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.3 miles on East Washington Lane. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.10 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

6.4 miles from Haverford, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 12.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.
East Washington Lane is the longest continuous segment at about 3.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Winsor Lane.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 12.7 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: near the start (Winsor Lane): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (PA 23 / Conshohocken State Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (Belmont Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Winsor Lane

Turn right onto Winsor Lane

Navigation decision point

7
3.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | PA 23 / Conshohocken State Road

Turn right onto PA 23 / Conshohocken State Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
4.1 mi into trip | ~11m in | Belmont Avenue

Turn left onto Belmont Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
4.6 mi into trip | ~12m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
12.7 mi into trip | ~32m in | West Avenue

Turn right onto West Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Washington Lane 3.3 mi 6m
West Washington Lane 1.9 mi 3m
Bryn Mawr Avenue 1.3 mi 3m
Cherry Lane 0.8 mi 2m
West Walnut Lane 0.8 mi 2m
Rock Hill Road 0.6 mi 1m
Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
Shurs Lane 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: East Washington Lane — 3.3 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

10 ft · 4 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Winsor Lane

343 ft · 15 sec · Winsor Lane
3

Turn left onto Woodside Road

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Woodside Road
4

Turn left onto Mill Creek Road

0.3 mi · 57 sec · Mill Creek Road
5

Turn right onto Cherry Lane

0.8 mi · 2 min · Cherry Lane
6

Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Montgomery Avenue
7

Turn left onto Bryn Mawr Avenue

1.3 mi · 3 min · Bryn Mawr Avenue
8

Turn left onto Manayunk Road

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Manayunk Road
9

Turn right onto PA 23

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Conshohocken State Road
Use the right lane.
10

Turn left onto Rock Hill Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Rock Hill Road
11

Turn left onto Belmont Avenue

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Belmont Avenue
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on Green Lane

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Green Lane
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn right onto Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn left onto Shurs Lane

0.6 mi · 1 min · Shurs Lane
15

Continue on West Walnut Lane

0.8 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Lane
16

Enter roundabout onto Cliveden Street

182 ft · 5 sec · Cliveden Street
17

Continue on Cliveden Street

132 ft · 3 sec · Cliveden Street
18

Keep slight right at fork onto West Cliveden Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Cliveden Street
19

At end of road, turn right onto Wayne Avenue

0.2 mi · 52 sec · Wayne Avenue
20

Turn left onto West Washington Lane

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Washington Lane
21

Keep slight left at fork onto East Washington Lane

3.3 mi · 6 min · East Washington Lane
22

Merge onto PA 611

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Old York Road
23

Turn right onto West Avenue

179 ft · 6 sec · West Avenue
24

Arrive at destination

West Avenue

Trip Plan

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 6.4 miles from Haverford, PA, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.3 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 12.7 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 6.4 miles or 18m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jenkintown, 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.

+

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 12.7 miles and 32m.

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 East Washington Lane for about 3.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 6.4 mi from Haverford, PA · 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

6 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 6.4 miles from Haverford, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jenkintown, PA

The final approach into Jenkintown, 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 Jenkintown, PA.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour $1 near mile 5.3
Park Closure: Congress Hall Temporary Closure
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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 5.3
View on nps.gov
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...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.10 one way

$4.20 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $2.30 $4.60
premium $4.92 $2.46 $4.92
diesel $5.64 $2.82 $5.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.8 0 $1.33 $0.61
Efficient EV 3.2 0 $1.11 $0.51
EV Truck/SUV 5.1 0 $1.78 $0.81

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Haverford, PA

Morning in Haverford on Monday

Local time

9:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Partly Sunny

SW 10 to 15 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Destination

Jenkintown, PA

Morning in Jenkintown on Monday

Local time

9:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Partly Sunny

SW 10 to 15 mph 11% chance 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

32m 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 Jenkintown, PA covers 12.7 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Washington Lane, West Washington Lane, Bryn Mawr Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.4 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 $2.10 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 demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 12.7 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: near the start (Winsor Lane): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (PA 23 / Conshohocken State Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (Belmont Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Haverford, PA to Jenkintown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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