Origin
Haverford, PA
Afternoon in Haverford on Thursday
Local time
12:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haverford, PA to Wilkes-Barre, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
104.2 mi
168 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Haverford, PA to Wilkes-Barre, PA covers 104.2 miles and takes about 2h 8m 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 $17.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.1 miles from Haverford, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 104.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m 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 2h 8m drive with frequent turns across 104.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Haverford, PA to Wilkes-Barre, PA is easy. At 2h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Haverford, PA to Wilkes-Barre, 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 | — | — |
| West Matsonford Road | — | — |
| I 76 West | — | — |
| I 476 North | — | — |
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 Wilkes-Barre, 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
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Gulph Road
7
Turn right onto West Matsonford Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Matsonford Road
8
Take the ramp right toward I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Plymouth Meeting
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Plymouth Meeting
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
10
Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
11
Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Mid-County Expressway
12
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
86 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
13
Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek
14
Turn left onto Bear Creek Boulevard
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Bear Creek Boulevard
15
Continue straight
1.7 mi
·
2 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward Wilkes-Barre, Center City
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Wilkes-Barre, Center City
17
Keep slight left
443 ft
·
13 sec
18
Turn left onto Wilkes-Barre Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilkes-Barre Boulevard
19
Turn right onto Scott Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Scott Street
20
Turn left onto North Pennsylvania Avenue
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Pennsylvania Avenue
21
Turn right onto East Market Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Market Street
22
Enter the roundabout toward Public Square
180 ft
·
4 sec
·
Public Square
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.1 miles from Haverford, PA, or about 1h 4m 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 23 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.1 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wilkes-Barre, 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 104.2 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Haverford, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.1 mi from Haverford, PA · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.1 miles from Haverford, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wilkes-Barre, PA
The final approach into Wilkes-Barre, 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 Wilkes-Barre, 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
$17.28 one way
$34.55 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $18.92 | $37.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.01 | $46.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.94 | $5.00 |
| Efficient EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.12 | $4.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.59 | $6.67 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Afternoon in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday
Local time
12:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 8m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Wilkes-Barre, PA covers 104.2 miles and takes about 2h 8m 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 52.1 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 $17.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Haverford, PA to Wilkes-Barre, PA is easy. At 2h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Haverford, PA to Wilkes-Barre, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Haverford, PA to Wilkes-Barre, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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