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Trip from Haverford, PA to Orchard Hills, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 37m

Distance

292 mi

470 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 24m ★
6 AM
5h 38m
8 AM
6h 4m
10 AM
5h 47m
12 PM
5h 44m
3 PM
5h 48m
5 PM
6h 3m
8 PM
5h 30m

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

census designated place in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States

Orchard Hills, PA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Haverford to Orchard Hills spans 292 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 37 minutes. Because this trip is entirely within Pennsylvania, you will remain in the Northeast, enjoying a straightforward journey that works perfectly as a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $48 for fuel to complete the trip. With 92% of the route consisting of highway driving, it is a highly efficient way to cross the state. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick getaway, the timeline is manageable without needing an overnight stay.

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

146 miles from Haverford, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding backroads. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which accounts for a significant 251.9-mile stretch of your journey. As you transition onto the Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass and PA 66, the character of the road remains consistent with a high-speed travel profile. This is not a technical drive, but rather a steady, predictable trek across the state. Staying focused is key, as the high highway percentage keeps you moving at a consistent pace for nearly the entire duration.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 37m 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 Orchard Hills, 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 Orchard Hills, 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

252 mi · 4 hr 34 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
17

Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

0.4 mi · 55 sec · I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
18

Keep slight left to continue on US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont
19

Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont

0.3 mi · 1 min · PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont
20

Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

13 mi · 13 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
21

Continue straight

10 mi · 16 min
22

Merge slight left onto State Route 66

1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 66
23

Take the exit slight right

423 ft · 8 sec
24

Merge slight left onto State Route 66

2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 66
25

Continue on Sheridan Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Sheridan Road
26

Turn right onto Florida Avenue

82 ft · 4 sec · Florida Avenue
27

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 5-hour and 37-minute drive, try to depart early in the morning to avoid peak traffic on the Turnpike. Since the route includes one recommended stop, plan to take your break somewhere near the midway point to recharge before tackling the remaining miles. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $48 estimate can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and current gas prices. Because this is a high-speed route, ensure your tire pressure and fluid levels are checked before you leave Haverford. Flexibility is your best asset here, so use your single scheduled stop to stretch your legs thoroughly before completing the final push into Orchard Hills.

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 146 miles from Haverford, PA, or about 2h 48m 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 64 miles or 1h 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 146 miles or 2h 48m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orchard Hills, 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 292 miles and 5h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 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 146 mi from Haverford, PA · 2h 48m into the drive

Downtown Hancock, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

146 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 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 146 miles from Haverford, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Orchard Hills, PA

The final approach into Orchard Hills, 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 Orchard Hills, 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

$48.41 one way

$96.82 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 102 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $53.02 $106.04
premium $4.93 $56.63 $113.26
diesel $5.61 $64.47 $128.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 102.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 87.6 1 $30.66 $14.02
Efficient EV 73 0 $25.55 $11.68
EV Truck/SUV 116.8 1 $40.88 $18.69

Gas CO2

102 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Haverford, PA

Late night in Haverford on Thursday

Local time

12:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Orchard Hills, PA

Late night in Orchard Hills on Thursday

Local time

12:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Hancock, MD

146 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

9 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 37m 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 Orchard Hills, PA covers 292 miles and takes about 5h 37m 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 146 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 $48.41 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 37m 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 Orchard Hills, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Haverford, PA to Orchard Hills, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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