Trip from Haverford, PA to North Braddock, PA

Drive Time

5h 25m

Distance

280.9 mi

452 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

5h 12m ★

6 AM

5h 26m

8 AM

5h 53m

10 AM

5h 35m

12 PM

5h 33m

3 PM

5h 37m

5 PM

5h 51m

8 PM

5h 18m

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

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North Braddock, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Haverford, PA to North Braddock, PA covers 280.9 miles and takes about 5h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lincoln Highway, Old Gulph Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 259.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.48 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

140.4 miles from Haverford, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 25m highway drive covering 280.9 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Lincoln Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 259.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 259.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,752 ft 171 ft

Total Climb

1,911 ft

Total Descent

1,224 ft

Highest Point

1,752 ft

~245.7 mi in

Elevation Range

1,582 ft

Notable High Points

1,752 ft at ~245.7 miles +503 ft prominence

How Hard Is This Drive?

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

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 280.9 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

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...

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...

8.1 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

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

269 mi into trip | ~5h 2m in

Take the exit toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport

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 67 Toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	259.7 mi	4h 42m
Lincoln Highway	10.2 mi	19m
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
I 76	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 259.7 mi, about 4h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haverford, PA and North Braddock, 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

2.5 mi · 5 min · Old Gulph Road

Continue on PA 320

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Gulph Road

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 76

1.7 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway

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.

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.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 20 sec

Toward Mall Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 8 sec

Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

Merge onto I 76

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

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.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

260 mi · 4 hr 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 67 Toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward US 30 West: Pittsburgh Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 30

8.4 mi · 16 min · Lincoln Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 30

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Greensburg Avenue

Continue on US 30

1.8 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

Take the exit

452 ft · 15 sec

Turn left onto Bessemer Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Bessemer Avenue

Turn right onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Main Street

Arrive at destination

Brinton 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 140.4 miles from Haverford, PA, or about 2h 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 259.7 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 140.4 miles or 2h 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 4h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Braddock, 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 280.9 miles and 5h 25m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 259.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 140.4 mi from Haverford, PA · 2h 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuba, NY

140 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

Ithaca, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cuba, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 140.4 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 259.7 miles.

Arriving in North Braddock, PA

The final approach into North Braddock, 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 North Braddock, 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

$46.48 one way

$92.96 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 98 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$50.86	$101.72
premium	$4.92	$54.43	$108.87
diesel	$5.64	$62.41	$124.81

Estimated Tolls: $33.77

Pennsylvania Turnpike (259.7 mi) $33.77

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

$46

Tolls

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$105–$130

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 98.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	84.3	1	$29.49	$13.48
Efficient EV	70.2	0	$24.58	$11.24
EV Truck/SUV	112.4	1	$39.33	$17.98

Gas CO2

98 kg

EV CO2

33 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 21 hours ago

Origin

Haverford, PA

Evening in Haverford on Sunday

Local time

7:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Clear

N 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

North Braddock, PA

Evening in North Braddock on Sunday

Local time

7:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Partly Cloudy

NE 3 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Cuba, NY

140 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

4 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 25m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Haverford, PA to North Braddock, PA covers 280.9 miles and takes about 5h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lincoln Highway, Old Gulph Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 140.4 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 $46.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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 from Haverford, PA to North Braddock, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 171 ft to 1,752 ft elevation with about 1,911 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.