Origin
Haverford, PA
Evening in Haverford on Friday
Local time
7:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haverford, PA to Rockledge, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockledge, PA
Argo Allvee
Trip Overview
The drive from Haverford, PA to Rockledge, PA covers 16.7 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 1, Schuylkill Expressway, Mill Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.4 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Haverford, PA to Rockledge, PA covers 16.7 miles and takes about 35m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 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 2.7 miles in near Hollow Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 16.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (Hollow Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (SR 8004): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Hollow Road
Turn left onto Hollow Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
7.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
SR 8004
Take the exit onto SR 8004 toward US 1 North: Roosevelt Boulevard, Northeast Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 340B
Toward US 1 North: Roosevelt Boulevard, Northea...
7
7.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward US 1 North: Roosevelt Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: Roosevelt Boulevard
7
10.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 1
Take the exit onto US 1 toward US 13: Wingohocking Street, Ninth Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 13: Wingohocking Street, Ninth Street
6
16 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
PA 232 / Oxford Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto PA 232 / Oxford Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Haverford, PA and Rockledge, PA, road signs point toward Northeast Philadelphia and Rising Sun Avenue South.
Northeast Philadelphia
7.2 mi in
|
~15m
|
via SR 8004
Rising Sun Avenue South
11.7 mi in
|
~23m
|
via East Ruscomb Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Mill Creek Road | 1.6 mi | 5m |
| Tookany Creek Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Rising Sun Avenue | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Central Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Hollow Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Conshohocken State Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 4.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverford, PA and Rockledge, 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
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Mill Creek Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto Old Gulph Road
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Old Gulph Road
6
Turn slight left onto Mill Creek Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Mill Creek Road
7
Continue on PA 23
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Conshohocken State Road
8
Turn left onto Hollow Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollow Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 76 East
10
Merge onto I 76
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto SR 8004
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
SR 8004
Exit 340B
Toward US 1 North: Roosevelt Boulevard, Northeast Philadelphia
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 1
Toward US 1 North: Roosevelt Boulevard
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto US 1
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1
Toward US 13: Wingohocking Street, Ninth Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn slight right onto East Ruscomb Street
211 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Ruscomb Street
Toward Rising Sun Avenue South, Ruscomb Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Rising Sun Avenue
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Rising Sun Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto Adams Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Adams Avenue
17
Turn right onto Crescentville Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Crescentville Road
18
Turn right onto Tookany Creek Parkway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Tookany Creek Parkway
19
Continue on Central Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
20
Continue on Hasbrook Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hasbrook Avenue
21
At end of road, turn left onto PA 232
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oxford Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on PA 232
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Huntingdon Pike
23
Turn right
40 ft
·
3 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.77 one way
$5.54 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Rockledge, PA
Evening in Rockledge on Friday
Local time
7:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 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
35m 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 Rockledge, PA covers 16.7 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Schuylkill Expressway, Mill Creek Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 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 $2.77 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 short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 16.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (Hollow Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (SR 8004): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Haverford, PA and Rockledge, PA, road signs point toward Northeast Philadelphia and Rising Sun Avenue South.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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