Origin
Haverford, PA
Evening in Haverford on Friday
Local time
5:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haverford, PA to North Buffalo, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 55m
Distance
297.4 mi
479 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 43m
★
6 AM
5h 56m
8 AM
6h 22m
10 AM
6h 5m
12 PM
6h 2m
3 PM
6h 6m
5 PM
6h 20m
8 PM
5h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Buffalo, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
The drive from Haverford, PA to North Buffalo, PA covers 297.4 miles and takes about 5h 55m 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 $49.31 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
148.7 miles from Haverford, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 55m. Total distance: 297.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 55m 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 5h 55m drive with frequent turns across 297.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 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 5h 55m 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 North Buffalo, 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 North Buffalo, 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
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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
181 mi
·
3 hr 16 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17
Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Altoona, Johnstown
18
Turn left onto Business 220
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Business 220
19
Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
21
Merge slight left
28 mi
·
29 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
23
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
24
Continue on William Penn Highway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
William Penn Highway
25
Take the exit slight right toward Ebensburg, Loretto
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Ebensburg, Loretto
26
Keep slight right to continue on Ebensburg, Loretto
449 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ebensburg, Loretto
27
Merge slight left onto Rowena Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rowena Drive
28
Continue on East High Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East High Street
29
Take the exit straight
184 ft
·
8 sec
30
Continue on Ben Franklin Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Ben Franklin Highway
31
Merge slight left onto Benjamin Franklin Highway
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Benjamin Franklin Highway
32
Continue on Ben Franklin Highway
43 mi
·
56 min
·
Ben Franklin Highway
33
Continue on Indiana Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Indiana Road
34
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
35
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
2 min
36
Turn right onto Pleasantview Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Pleasantview Drive
37
Continue on Hill Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hill Street
38
Turn straight onto 5th Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
5th Avenue
39
Continue on Prospect Avenue
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Prospect Avenue
40
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
41
Continue on Cadogan Slate Lick Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Cadogan Slate Lick Road
42
Turn sharp right onto Boarts Road
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
Boarts Road
43
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 148.7 miles from Haverford, PA, or about 2h 57m 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 65 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.7 miles or 2h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Buffalo, 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 297.4 miles and 5h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 148.7 mi from Haverford, PA · 2h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
149 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 148.7 miles from Haverford, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Buffalo, PA
The final approach into North Buffalo, 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 North Buffalo, 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
$49.31 one way
$98.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $54.00 | $108.00 |
| premium | $4.93 | $57.68 | $115.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.66 | $131.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.2 | 1 | $31.23 | $14.28 |
| Efficient EV | 74.4 | 0 | $26.02 | $11.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119 | 1 | $41.64 | $19.03 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
North Buffalo, PA
Evening in North Buffalo on Friday
Local time
5:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Hancock, MD
149 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 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
5h 55m 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 North Buffalo, PA covers 297.4 miles and takes about 5h 55m 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 148.7 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 $49.31 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 5h 55m 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 North Buffalo, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Haverford, PA to North Buffalo, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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