Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Lion, PA
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The drive from Haverford, PA to Red Lion, PA covers 24.2 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Street Road, Street Road, West Chester Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.4 miles on West Street Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Street Road | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Street Road | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| West Chester Pike | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| South Bryn Mawr Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| College Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Darby Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Sproul Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Montgomery Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Haverford, PA and Red Lion, PA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Winsor Lane
Turn right onto Woodside Road
Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue
Turn left onto Haverford Station Road
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
Continue on College Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Darby Road
Turn slight right onto PA 320
Turn left onto South Bryn Mawr Avenue
Turn right onto PA 3
Turn left onto PA 926
Continue on PA 926
Turn left onto Conservatory Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Winsor Lane
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Woodside Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto South Bryn Mawr Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto PA 926 / Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.01 one way
$8.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Afternoon in Haverford on Saturday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in Red Lion on Saturday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°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.
24.2 mi in 45m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Winsor Lane.
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 24.2 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Winsor Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Woodside Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (South Bryn Mawr Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
634 ft
Total Descent
493 ft
Highest Point
460 ft
~24.2 mi in
Elevation Range
286 ft
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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