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Trip from Haverford, PA to Harford, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 54m

Distance

145.4 mi

234 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 44m ★
6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 4m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m

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

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Downtown Harford, PA, PA

Harford, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Haverford, PA to Harford, PA covers 145.4 miles and takes about 2h 54m 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 $23.39 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

72.7 miles from Haverford, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 145.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 54m drive with frequent turns across 145.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,799 ft 203 ft

Total Climb

2,311 ft

Total Descent

1,361 ft

Highest Point

1,799 ft

~93.5 mi in

Elevation Range

1,596 ft

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 Harford, PA is easy. At 2h 54m 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 Harford, 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 — —
West Matsonford Road — —
I 76 West — —
I 476 North — —

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 Harford, 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

2.3 mi · 5 min · Old Gulph Road
7

Turn right onto West Matsonford Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Matsonford Road
8

Take the ramp right toward I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Plymouth Meeting

108 ft · 4 sec · I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Plymouth Meeting
9

Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

0.4 mi · 54 sec · I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
10

Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
11

Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
12

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

111 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
13

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
14

Keep slight right to continue on I 81, US 6 East: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre

0.3 mi · 43 sec · I 81, US 6 East: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre
15

Keep slight left to continue on Binghamton

0.3 mi · 1 min · Binghamton
16

Merge slight left

23 mi · 26 min
17

Take the exit slight right toward PA 547: Harford

0.3 mi · 52 sec · PA 547: Harford
18

Turn left onto State Route 547

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Route 547
19

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 547

292 ft · 6 sec · State Route 547
20

Turn slight right onto Market Street

174 ft · 10 sec · Market Street
21

Turn right onto Tingley Lake Road

75 ft · 2 sec · Tingley Lake Road
22

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.7 miles from Haverford, PA, or about 1h 27m 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 32 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 72.7 miles or 1h 27m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harford, 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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 145.4 miles and 2h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 72.7 mi from Haverford, PA · 1h 27m into the drive

county seat of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wilkes-Barre, PA

73 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

Allentown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.7 miles from Haverford, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Harford, PA

The final approach into Harford, 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 Harford, PA.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 5
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

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

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
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.39 one way

$46.78 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $26.33 $52.65
premium $4.95 $28.36 $56.72
diesel $5.98 $34.23 $68.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.9 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.6 0 $15.27 $6.98
Efficient EV 36.4 0 $12.72 $5.82
EV Truck/SUV 58.2 0 $20.36 $9.31

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Haverford, PA

Morning in Haverford on Saturday

Local time

6:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Harford, PA

Morning in Harford on Saturday

Local time

6:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

35 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

2h 54m 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 Harford, PA covers 145.4 miles and takes about 2h 54m 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 72.7 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 $23.39 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Haverford, PA to Harford, PA is easy. At 2h 54m 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 Harford, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Haverford, PA to Harford, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 203 ft to 1,799 ft elevation with about 2,311 ft of total climbing.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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