Trip from Haverford, PA to Lawrence Park, PA

Drive Time

7h 46m

Distance

415.4 mi

669 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$69

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

7h 38m ★

6 AM

7h 47m

8 AM

8h 6m

10 AM

7h 53m

12 PM

7h 52m

3 PM

7h 54m

5 PM

8h 5m

8 PM

7h 41m

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

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Lawrence Park, PA

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Trip Overview

Connecting Haverford to Lawrence Park across Pennsylvania covers 415.4 miles, making for a substantial journey that clocks in at approximately 7 hours and 46 minutes. While you could technically complete this trip in a single day, it is a long haul that requires stamina behind the wheel. You will primarily utilize the Keystone Shortway, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, and I-79 to navigate between these two points. Budgeting roughly $69 for fuel is a smart move before you head out. Because both ends of the trip reside within the Northeast, you can expect a consistent regional feel, though the terrain shifts significantly as you travel across the state.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

207.7 miles from Haverford, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

This mixed-profile route offers a varied experience, with highways accounting for 35% of your total travel time. You will face a significant stretch of 256.6 miles along the Keystone Shortway, which serves as the backbone of your journey. Expect the road to fluctuate between high-speed interstate travel and more technical driving segments as you transition between major corridors. The personality of the drive shifts as you move off the turnpikes and onto I-79, requiring you to stay alert through changing road conditions. It is a functional, efficient path that prioritizes getting you to your destination rather than focusing on leisurely backroads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 256.6 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 5.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 415.4 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 5.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

5.5 mi into trip | ~12m in

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

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Pl...

5.5 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

84.4 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 95 Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

408.7 mi into trip | ~7h 32m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 183A Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street

414 mi into trip | ~7h 44m in | PA 5 / Franklin Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto PA 5 / Franklin Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Haverford, PA to Lawrence Park, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mount Pocono along the way.

Mount Pocono

84.4 mi in | ~1h 39m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	256.6 mi	4h 37m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	75 mi	1h 21m
I 79	65.8 mi	1h 10m
West 12th Street	5.1 mi	10m
Mid-County Expressway	3.4 mi	4m
Old Gulph Road	2.3 mi	5m
West Matsonford Road	1.2 mi	2m
New Gulph Road	1.1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 256.6 mi, about 4h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

10 ft · 4 sec · this road

Turn right onto Winsor Lane

343 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

110 ft · 3 sec

Toward I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Plymouth Meeting Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 476

3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

Use the none lane.

Turn slight left onto I 476

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Mid-County Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 476; PATP

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

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 95 Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 80 West: Hazleton

Merge onto I 80

257 mi · 4 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 79 North: Erie

Merge onto I 79

66 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 79

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec

Exit 183A Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street

Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290

5.1 mi · 10 min · West 12th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

At end of road, turn left onto PA 5

0.5 mi · 1 min · Franklin Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto PA 5

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Lake Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Lawrence Parkway

341 ft · 8 sec · Lawrence Parkway

Arrive at destination

Lawrence Parkway

Trip Plan

To make this 7 hour and 46 minute trip manageable, plan for at least two intentional stops to stretch your legs and refresh. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue and navigate the busier sections of the turnpike during daylight hours. Since your longest uninterrupted segment covers 256.6 miles on the Keystone Shortway, ensure you have enough fuel before committing to that portion of the drive to avoid unnecessary detours. Keep your $69 fuel budget in mind as you plan your refueling stops, as prices can fluctuate depending on your proximity to major interchanges. Flexibility is key here, so if you find the distance taxing, don't hesitate to adjust your pace to ensure a safe arrival.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 207.7 miles from Haverford, PA, or about 3h 54m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 256.6 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 91 miles or 1h 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 207.7 miles or 3h 54m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawrence Park, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Haverford, PA

This is one driving day of about 415.4 miles and 7h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Haverford, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 256.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 207.7 mi from Haverford, PA · 3h 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hornell, NY

208 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 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hornell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 207.7 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 Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 256.6 miles.

Arriving in Lawrence Park, PA

The final approach into Lawrence Park, 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 Lawrence Park, PA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$68.74 one way

$137.47 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 145 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$75.21	$150.43
premium	$4.92	$80.50	$160.99
diesel	$5.64	$92.29	$184.57

Estimated Tolls: $9.75

Pennsylvania Turnpike (75 mi) $9.75

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

$69

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$103–$128

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 145.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	124.6	1	$43.62	$19.94
Efficient EV	103.9	1	$36.35	$16.62
EV Truck/SUV	166.2	2	$58.16	$26.59

Gas CO2

145 kg

EV CO2

49 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 3 days ago

Origin

Haverford, PA

Evening in Haverford on Sunday

Local time

7:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lawrence Park, PA

Evening in Lawrence Park on Sunday

Local time

7:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°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

12 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

7h 46m 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 Lawrence Park, PA covers 415.4 miles and takes about 7h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, I 79. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 207.7 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 $68.74 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Haverford, PA to Lawrence Park, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mount Pocono along the way.

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Trip from Haverford, PA to Lawrence Park, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Lawrence Park, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Haverford, PA

Lawrence Park, PA

Same local time

12 degrees cooler at arrival

7h 46m on the road

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