Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
105.2 mi
169 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
The drive from Haverford, PA to Luzerne, PA covers 105.2 miles and takes about 2h 8m 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 $16.92 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.6 miles from Haverford, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 8m drive with frequent turns across 105.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Winsor Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Woodside Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Montgomery Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Gulph Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Gulph Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Matsonford Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 476 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Haverford, PA and Luzerne, PA.
Start on the route
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 right toward I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Plymouth Meeting
Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek
Turn left onto Bear Creek Boulevard
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward Luzerne
Turn right onto Union Street
Continue on Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.6 miles or 1h 4m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Luzerne, 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 105.2 miles and 2h 8m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.6 mi from Haverford, PA · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 52.6 miles from Haverford, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Luzerne, 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 Luzerne, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.92 one way
$33.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $19.05 | $38.10 |
| premium | $4.95 | $20.52 | $41.04 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $24.77 | $49.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.05 | $5.05 |
| Efficient EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.1 | 0 | $14.73 | $6.73 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Haverford on Saturday
Local time
12:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Luzerne on Saturday
Local time
12:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
53 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
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.
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