Origin
Haverford, PA
Afternoon in Haverford on Saturday
Local time
1:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haverford, PA to Media, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Media, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Haverford, PA to Media, PA covers 9.8 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ardmore Avenue, Crum Creek Road, Lawrence Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.2 miles on Ardmore Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ardmore Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Crum Creek Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Lawrence Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| State Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Ellis Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Monroe Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Sproul Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Woodside Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ardmore Avenue
— 2.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverford, PA and Media, PA.
1
Start on this road
10 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Winsor Lane
343 ft
·
14 sec
·
Winsor Lane
3
Turn right onto Woodside Road
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Woodside Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Lancaster Avenue
5
Turn right onto Ardmore Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Ardmore Avenue
6
Turn slight right onto Ellis Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Ellis Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Lawrence Road
8
Turn right onto PA 3
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Chester Pike
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto Lawrence Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lawrence Road
Use the left lane.
10
At end of road, turn left onto PA 320
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Sproul Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Crum Creek Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Crum Creek Road
12
Turn right onto State Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road
13
Continue on North Monroe Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Monroe Street
14
Arrive at destination
South Monroe Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Winsor Lane
Turn right onto Winsor Lane
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Woodside Road
Turn right onto Woodside Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Turn right onto PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Lawrence Road
Turn left onto Lawrence Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.62 one way
$3.25 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Media, PA
Afternoon in Media on Saturday
Local time
1:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
9.8 mi in 22m 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.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.2 mi on Ardmore Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Winsor Lane.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Winsor Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Woodside Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.2 miles on Ardmore Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Winsor Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Woodside Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Media, PA before heading back.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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