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Trip from Haverford, PA to Cambridge, PA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 7m

Distance

46.4 mi

75 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 2m ★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m

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

Downtown Cambridge, PA, PA

Cambridge, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Haverford, PA to Cambridge, PA covers 46.4 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Winsor Lane, Woodside Road, Montgomery Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.69 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 46.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 46.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Winsor Lane is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Haverford, PA to Cambridge, PA is easy. At 1h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Haverford, PA to Cambridge, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Winsor Lane
Woodside Road
Montgomery Avenue
New Gulph Road
Old Gulph Road
South Gulph Road
I 76 West
Schuylkill Expressway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Winsor Lane — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

10 ft · 4 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto Winsor Lane

344 ft · 14 sec · Winsor Lane
3

Turn right onto Woodside Road

525 ft · 21 sec · Woodside Road
4

Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Montgomery Avenue
5

Turn slight right onto New Gulph Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · New Gulph Road
6

Continue on Old Gulph Road

2.5 mi · 5 min · Old Gulph Road
7

Continue on South Gulph Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Gulph Road
8

Take the ramp left toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

0.2 mi · 30 sec · I 76 West: Valley Forge
9

Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

1.7 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway
10

Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

0.1 mi · 10 sec · US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
11

Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

0.3 mi · 22 sec · US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
12

Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Mall Boulevard
13

Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
14

Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
15

Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 76 West: Harrisburg
16

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

28 mi · 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
17

Take the exit slight right toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading

0.3 mi · 37 sec · I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
18

Continue on Morgantown Expressway

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Morgantown Expressway
19

Take the exit slight right toward PA 10 South: Morgantown

0.3 mi · 1 min · PA 10 South: Morgantown
20

Turn straight onto Morgantown Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Morgantown Road
21

At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
22

Turn left onto Twin County Road

4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin County Road
23

Continue on Conestoga Avenue

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Conestoga Avenue
24

Continue on Pequea Avenue

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Pequea Avenue
25

Continue on Compass Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Compass Road
26

Turn right onto Cambridge Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road
27

Continue on Main Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Main Street
28

Turn right onto T958

374 ft · 19 sec · T958
29

Turn right onto North Street

92 ft · 4 sec · North Street
30

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.2 mi from Haverford, PA · 33m into the drive

county town of Warwickshire, England

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warwick, PA

23 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

King of Prussia, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warwick, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Haverford, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cambridge, PA

The final approach into Cambridge, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.69 one way

$15.39 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $8.43 $16.85
premium $4.93 $9.00 $18.00
diesel $5.61 $10.24 $20.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.9 0 $4.87 $2.23
Efficient EV 11.6 0 $4.06 $1.86
EV Truck/SUV 18.6 0 $6.50 $2.97

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Haverford, PA

Late night in Haverford on Friday

Local time

2:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cambridge, PA

Late night in Cambridge on Friday

Local time

2:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°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

11 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

1h 7m 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 Cambridge, PA covers 46.4 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Winsor Lane, Woodside Road, Montgomery Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.2 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 $7.69 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.
The drive from Haverford, PA to Cambridge, PA is easy. At 1h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Haverford, PA to Cambridge, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Haverford, PA to Cambridge, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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