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Trip from Haverford, PA to Prospect, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 15m

Distance

332.6 mi

535 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 3m ★
6 AM
6h 16m
8 AM
6h 41m
10 AM
6h 25m
12 PM
6h 22m
3 PM
6h 26m
5 PM
6h 40m
8 PM
6h 8m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from Haverford, PA to Prospect, PA covers 332.6 miles and takes about 6h 15m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.14 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

166.3 miles from Haverford, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .

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 Prospect, 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

299 mi · 5 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
17

Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry

0.2 mi · 26 sec · I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
18

Keep slight left

0.4 mi · 54 sec
19

Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 79 North: Erie
20

Merge slight left

18 mi · 19 min
21

Take the exit slight right toward PA 488: Portersville, Prospect

0.2 mi · 29 sec · PA 488: Portersville, Prospect
22

Turn right onto East Portersville Road

4.0 mi · 6 min · East Portersville Road
23

Continue on Main Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
24

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 166.3 miles from Haverford, PA, or about 3h 7m 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 73 miles or 1h 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 166.3 miles or 3h 7m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prospect, 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 332.6 miles and 6h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 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.

Downtown Hancock, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

166 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

Westminster, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 166.3 miles from Haverford, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$55.14 one way

$110.28 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 116 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $60.39 $120.78
premium $4.93 $64.50 $129.01
diesel $5.61 $73.43 $146.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$55

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$80–$105

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 116.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 99.8 1 $34.92 $15.96
Efficient EV 83.2 0 $29.10 $13.30
EV Truck/SUV 133 1 $46.56 $21.29

Gas CO2

116 kg

EV CO2

39 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Haverford, PA

Afternoon in Haverford on Saturday

Local time

1:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Prospect, PA

Afternoon in Prospect on Saturday

Local time

1:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Hancock, MD

166 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

29 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

6h 15m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

332.6 mi in 6h 15m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Winsor Lane.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 15m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Haverford, PA to Prospect, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 15m. Total distance: 332.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 15m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Prospect, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Haverford, PA to Prospect, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Prospect, PA before the return drive.

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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