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Trip from Haverford, PA to Meyersdale, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 39m

Distance

242.8 mi

391 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 26m ★
6 AM
4h 40m
8 AM
5h 7m
10 AM
4h 49m
12 PM
4h 47m
3 PM
4h 51m
5 PM
5h 5m
8 PM
4h 32m

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

borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States

Meyersdale, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Haverford, PA to Meyersdale, PA covers 242.8 miles and takes about 4h 39m 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 $40.25 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

121.4 miles from Haverford, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 39m. Total distance: 242.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 39m drive with frequent turns across 242.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 4h 39m 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 Meyersdale, 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
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 Meyersdale, 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 · 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

217 mi · 3 hr 57 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
17

Take the exit slight right toward US 219: Somerset, Johnstown

0.4 mi · 56 sec · US 219: Somerset, Johnstown
18

Continue on Ramada Road

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Ramada Road
19

Continue on North Pleasant Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Pleasant Avenue
20

Turn left onto East Main Street

0.3 mi · 31 sec · East Main Street
21

Turn slight right onto Berlin Plank Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Berlin Plank Road
22

Take the ramp slight right toward US 219 South

0.4 mi · 45 sec · US 219 South
23

Merge slight left onto Flight 93 Memorial Highway

9.6 mi · 11 min · Flight 93 Memorial Highway
24

Take the exit slight right toward US 219 Business: Meyersdale, Garrett

0.3 mi · 45 sec · US 219 Business: Meyersdale, Garrett
25

Turn left onto Mason Dixon Highway

1.9 mi · 3 min · Mason Dixon Highway
26

Continue on Grant Street

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Grant Street
27

Turn left onto Center Street

105 ft · 11 sec · Center Street
28

Keep slight right to continue on Meyers Avenue

312 ft · 14 sec · Meyers Avenue
29

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 121.4 miles from Haverford, PA, or about 2h 19m 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 53 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 121.4 miles or 2h 19m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Meyersdale, 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 242.8 miles and 4h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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 121.4 mi from Haverford, PA · 2h 19m into the drive

borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chambersburg, PA

121 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

North Bel Air, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chambersburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 121.4 miles from Haverford, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Meyersdale, PA

The final approach into Meyersdale, 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 Meyersdale, PA.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.25 one way

$80.51 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 85 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $44.09 $88.17
premium $4.93 $47.09 $94.18
diesel $5.61 $53.61 $107.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 85 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 72.8 0 $25.49 $11.65
Efficient EV 60.7 0 $21.25 $9.71
EV Truck/SUV 97.1 1 $33.99 $15.54

Gas CO2

85 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Haverford, PA

Afternoon in Haverford on Thursday

Local time

1:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Meyersdale, PA

Afternoon in Meyersdale on Thursday

Local time

1:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

4h 39m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Haverford, PA to Meyersdale, PA covers 242.8 miles and takes about 4h 39m 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 121.4 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 $40.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 39m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Haverford, PA to Meyersdale, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Haverford, PA to Meyersdale, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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