Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
52.6 mi
85 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Freemansburg, PA
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Haverford, PA to Freemansburg, PA is 52.6 miles and takes about 1h 20m via Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Northeast region of Pennsylvania to another part of the Northeast, all within the same state. Given its relatively short distance and highway focus, this trip is ideal for a quick day excursion or an easy leg of a longer journey. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it a straightforward and efficient route.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 24.3 mi | 26m |
| PA 309 | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| PA 378 | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| John Fries Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Old Gulph Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Mountain Drive North | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West Matsonford Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Haverford, PA and Freemansburg, 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
Turn left onto PA 663
Turn left onto Portzer Road
Continue on Portzer Road
At end of road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road
Turn left onto PA 309
Take the exit
Continue on PA 378
Turn right onto Mountain Drive North
Keep slight left at fork onto Mountain Drive North
Continue on Hayes Street
Turn right onto PA 412
Turn left onto Stefko Boulevard
Turn right onto Pembroke Road
Turn right onto Garfield Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.3 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 50.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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 PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
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 PA 663 North: Quakertown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Stefko Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$8.72 one way
$17.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.55 | $19.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.20 | $20.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.61 | $23.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$3
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Haverford on Saturday
Local time
3:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Freemansburg on Saturday
Local time
3:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 71% of the route utilizing major roads. Expect to spend a good portion of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, including a continuous stretch of 24.3 miles on this highway. You'll also navigate sections of PA 309 and PA 378, which offer a slightly different driving experience compared to the turnpike. The overall feel is one of steady progress with minimal interruptions, designed for efficient travel.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and PA 309. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.6 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 33.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Haverford, PA and Freemansburg, PA, road signs point toward Plymouth Meeting and Quakertown.
Plymouth Meeting
Quakertown
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 52.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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