Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
15.8 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morgan, PA
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The drive from Haverford, PA to Morgan, PA covers 15.8 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mid-County Expressway, Ardmore Avenue, East Dutton Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5 miles on Mid-County Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 15.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
The drive from Haverford, PA to Morgan, PA covers 15.8 miles and takes about 30m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue.
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 15.8 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 0.3 miles (US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4 miles (PA 3 / West Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn right onto PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 476 South: Chester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Swarthmore, Media
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Media
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Haverford, PA and Morgan, PA, road signs point toward Swarthmore and Media.
Swarthmore
Media
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-County Expressway | 5 mi | 6m |
| Ardmore Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| East Dutton Mill Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Knowlton Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Ellis Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Baltimore Pike | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Manchester Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| South New Middletown Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Haverford, PA and Morgan, PA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Winsor Lane
Turn right onto Woodside Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 30
Turn right onto Ardmore Avenue
Turn slight right onto Ellis Road
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Road
Turn right onto PA 3
Take the exit
Merge onto I 476
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto East Baltimore Pike
Continue on Baltimore Avenue
Turn left onto Manchester Avenue
Turn slight right onto Manchester Road
At end of road, turn left onto East Knowlton Road
Turn left onto PA 352
Turn right onto East Dutton Mill Road
Turn right onto Concord Road
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.62 one way
$5.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.06 | $6.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Haverford on Friday
Local time
10:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Morgan on Friday
Local time
10:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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