Origin
Haverford, PA
Afternoon in Haverford on Saturday
Local time
3:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haverford, PA to East McKeesport, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 21m
Distance
278.7 mi
448 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 8m
★
6 AM
5h 22m
8 AM
5h 49m
10 AM
5h 31m
12 PM
5h 28m
3 PM
5h 32m
5 PM
5h 47m
8 PM
5h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East McKeesport, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Haverford, PA to East McKeesport, PA covers 278.7 miles and takes about 5h 21m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.20 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
139.3 miles from Haverford, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .
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 East McKeesport, 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
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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
260 mi
·
4 hr 42 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
18
Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 30 West: Pittsburgh
19
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
8.4 mi
·
16 min
·
Lincoln Highway
20
Continue on Greensburg Avenue
390 ft
·
13 sec
·
Greensburg Avenue
21
Turn right onto Park Avenue
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Park Avenue
22
Turn right onto 5th Avenue
148 ft
·
3 sec
·
5th Avenue
23
Arrive at your destination
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 139.3 miles from Haverford, PA, or about 2h 40m into the drive.
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 61 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139.3 miles or 2h 40m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East McKeesport, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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 278.7 miles and 5h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 139.3 miles from Haverford, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.20 one way
$92.41 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $50.60 | $101.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $54.05 | $108.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.53 | $123.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.6 | 1 | $29.26 | $13.38 |
| Efficient EV | 69.7 | 0 | $24.39 | $11.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.5 | 1 | $39.02 | $17.84 |
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.
Destination
East McKeesport, PA
Afternoon in East McKeesport on Saturday
Local time
3:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
139 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
3 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
5h 21m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 9.6
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 115.3
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 221
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
$1
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 67.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
278.7 mi in 5h 21m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Winsor Lane.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 21m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Haverford, PA to East McKeesport, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,325 ft
319 ft
Total Climb
2,546 ft
Total Descent
1,737 ft
Highest Point
2,325 ft
~219 mi in
Elevation Range
2,006 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 21m. Total distance: 278.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Haverford, PA to East McKeesport, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Flight 93 National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at East McKeesport, PA before the return drive.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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