Origin
Haverford, PA
Evening in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
8:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
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1h 47m
Distance
83.6 mi
135 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weatherly, PA
Haneul Trac
If you are looking to escape the suburbs for a quick getaway, the 83.6-mile trek from Haverford to Weatherly is a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 47 minutes behind the wheel, making it an efficient transition from the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. With a fuel budget of roughly $14, this route is budget-friendly and straightforward enough that you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. Because the trip is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to enjoy your destination without feeling rushed. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from the Philadelphia suburbs to the quieter stretches of the state with ease.
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
41.8 miles from Haverford, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
This trip is a highway-focused journey, with 71% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate via the Mid-County Expressway and Hudson Drive before settling into the primary leg of the trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 56 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, which provides a consistent, high-speed pace for the majority of the drive. As you leave the dense traffic of the Haverford area, the road character shifts from regional expressways to the more open, extended highway environment of the turnpike. Expect a steady, predictable experience that allows you to focus on the road ahead rather than complex navigation.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 83.6 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 65.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 209: Mahoning Valley, Lehighton, Stroudsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 209 South: Lehighton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward US 209 South: Lehighton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Between Haverford, PA and Weatherly, PA, road signs point toward Plymouth Meeting, Lehighton and Stroudsburg.
Plymouth Meeting
Lehighton
Stroudsburg
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 56 mi | 1h |
| Mid-County Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Hudson Drive | 3 mi | 4m |
| Hunter Street | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| East Catawissa Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Old Gulph Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Mauch Chunk Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Interchange Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Haverford, PA and Weatherly, PA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Winsor Lane
Turn right onto Woodside Road
Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue
Turn slight right onto New Gulph Road
Continue on Old Gulph Road
Turn right onto West Matsonford Road
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 476
Turn slight left onto I 476
Continue on I 476; PATP
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 209
Continue on US 209
Continue on US 209
Continue on US 209
Continue on US 209
Continue on US 209
Continue on US 209
Turn right onto US 209
Continue on US 209
Continue on US 209
Continue on US 209
Turn right onto PA 93
Continue on State Route 93
Continue on PA 93
Turn right onto Brenkman Drive
Continue on Hudsondale Street
Arrive at destination
Because this route is under two hours, you have the advantage of choosing your own pace without needing to schedule multiple rest stops. To avoid the heaviest traffic periods, try to time your departure to skip typical commuter rush hours, especially when navigating the Mid-County Expressway. Since you will be spending most of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, keep your toll pass ready to ensure a smooth, non-stop experience through the gated sections. With a $14 fuel estimate, it is a good idea to top off your tank before leaving Haverford to avoid paying premium prices near the highway. Use the simplicity of this 83.6-mile drive to your benefit by keeping your itinerary flexible and stress-free.
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.
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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.8 miles or 53m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weatherly, PA than in the middle of the route.
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 83.6 miles and 1h 47m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.8 mi from Haverford, PA · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 41.8 miles from Haverford, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Weatherly, 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 Weatherly, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$13.83 one way
$27.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $15.14 | $30.27 |
| premium | $4.92 | $16.20 | $32.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.57 | $37.15 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.28
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
$14
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.78 | $4.01 |
| Efficient EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.70 | $5.35 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
8:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Weatherly on Sunday
Local time
8:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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