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Trip from Haverford, PA to Milesburg, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 57m

Distance

207 mi

333 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 45m ★
6 AM
3h 58m
8 AM
4h 24m
10 AM
4h 7m
12 PM
4h 4m
3 PM
4h 8m
5 PM
4h 22m
8 PM
3h 50m

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

borough in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States

Milesburg, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Haverford, PA to Milesburg, PA covers 207 miles and takes about 3h 57m 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 $34.32 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

103.5 miles from Haverford, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 57m. Total distance: 207 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 57m 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 3h 57m drive with frequent turns across 207 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.

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 3h 57m 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 Milesburg, 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 Milesburg, 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

75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
13

Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

0.7 mi · 1 min · PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
14

Keep slight left

0.2 mi · 24 sec
15

Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 80 West: Hazleton
16

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

119 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Keystone Shortway
17

Take the exit slight right toward PA 150 , US 220 Alt. south: Milesburg, Blanchard

0.3 mi · 42 sec · PA 150 , US 220 Alt. south: Milesburg, Blanchard
18

Keep slight right

1.4 mi · 1 min
19

Turn slight right onto Milesburg, Bellefonte, State College

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Milesburg, Bellefonte, State College
20

Keep slight right to continue on Milesburg, Bellefonte, State College

0.7 mi · 1 min · Milesburg, Bellefonte, State College
21

Turn left onto Market Street

115 ft · 5 sec · Market Street
22

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 103.5 miles from Haverford, PA, or about 1h 58m 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 46 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 103.5 miles or 1h 58m 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 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milesburg, 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 207 miles and 3h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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 103.5 mi from Haverford, PA · 1h 58m into the drive

city in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hazleton, PA

104 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hazleton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103.5 miles from Haverford, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Milesburg, PA

The final approach into Milesburg, 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 Milesburg, 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

$34.32 one way

$68.64 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $37.59 $75.17
premium $4.93 $40.14 $80.29
diesel $5.61 $45.70 $91.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 62.1 0 $21.73 $9.94
Efficient EV 51.8 0 $18.11 $8.28
EV Truck/SUV 82.8 1 $28.98 $13.25

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 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 15, 2026

Origin

Haverford, PA

Afternoon in Haverford on Thursday

Local time

12:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Milesburg, PA

Afternoon in Milesburg on Thursday

Local time

12:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°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

12 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

3h 57m 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 Milesburg, PA covers 207 miles and takes about 3h 57m 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 103.5 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 $34.32 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 57m 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 Milesburg, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Haverford, PA to Milesburg, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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