Origin
Jacksonwald, PA
Morning in Jacksonwald on Saturday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonwald, PA to Haverford, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
43.1 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacksonwald, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jacksonwald, PA to Haverford, PA covers 43.1 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pottstown Expressway, Pottstown Bypass, West Montgomery Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on Pottstown Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 43.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Jacksonwald, PA to Haverford, PA covers 43.1 miles and takes about 1h 8m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pottstown Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.4 miles in near US 422 / Pottstown Bypass.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.1 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: at 9.4 miles (US 422 / Pottstown Bypass): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
9.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
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US 422 / Pottstown Bypass
Take the exit onto US 422 / Pottstown Bypass toward US 422 East: Pottstown, King of Prussia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 422 East: Pottstown, King of Prussia
6
34.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turn...
7
34.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
7
37.7 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 330
Toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
7
38 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 320 South: Villanova
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 320 South: Villanova
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jacksonwald, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward King Of Prussia and Philadelphia.
King Of Prussia
9.4 mi in
|
~16m
|
via US 422
Philadelphia
34.1 mi in
|
~50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pottstown Expressway | 13.9 mi | 18m |
| Pottstown Bypass | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| West Montgomery Avenue | 4.3 mi | 9m |
| Benjamin Franklin Highway | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| County Line Expressway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Shelbourne Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Perkiomen Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Pottstown Expressway
— 13.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonwald, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on PA 562
43 ft
·
4 sec
·
Boyertown Pike
2
Turn left onto Shelbourne Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Shelbourne Road
3
Turn left onto US 422
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Perkiomen Avenue
4
Continue on US 422
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Baumstown Road
5
Continue on US 422
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Benjamin Franklin Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto US 422
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Pottstown Bypass
Toward US 422 East: Pottstown, King of Prussia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 422
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Pottstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 422
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
County Line Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia
10
Keep slight right at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 76
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 330
Toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
340 ft
·
9 sec
Toward PA 320 South: Villanova
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto PA 320
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Gulph Road
15
Continue on PA 320
4.3 mi
·
9 min
·
West Montgomery Avenue
16
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft
·
23 sec
·
Woodside Road
17
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft
·
18 sec
·
Winsor Lane
18
Turn left
10 ft
·
0 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.6 mi from Jacksonwald, PA · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Jacksonwald, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Haverford, PA
The final approach into Haverford, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.15 one way
$14.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.52 | $19.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Haverford, PA
Morning in Haverford on Saturday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Scattered Rain Showers
NW 10 to 15 mph
25% chance
Live forecast
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
34 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
1h 8m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jacksonwald, PA to Haverford, PA covers 43.1 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pottstown Expressway, Pottstown Bypass, West Montgomery Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.6 miles from Jacksonwald, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.15 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles (US 422 / Pottstown Bypass): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Jacksonwald, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward King Of Prussia and Philadelphia.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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