Trip from Lawrence Park, PA to Haverford, PA

Drive Time

7h 47m

Distance

416.3 mi

670 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$69

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

7h 38m ★

6 AM

7h 47m

8 AM

8h 6m

10 AM

7h 54m

12 PM

7h 52m

3 PM

7h 55m

5 PM

8h 5m

8 PM

7h 42m

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

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Lawrence Park, PA

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Trip Overview

Spanning 416.3 miles across Pennsylvania, this journey from Lawrence Park to Haverford typically takes 7 hours and 47 minutes. While it is technically possible to complete this trip in a single day, be prepared for a full day of travel. You will navigate via the Keystone Shortway, the Raymond P. Shafer Highway, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension as you transit through the Northeast region. Budget approximately $69 for fuel to cover the distance. Because this route requires significant focus, consider whether you prefer a direct push or a more relaxed pace for your travel plans.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

208.2 miles from Lawrence Park, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between road types. Only 19% of the journey is spent on highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local infrastructure. You will encounter one significant stretch of 257.1 miles along the Keystone Shortway, which serves as the primary backbone of your trip. The personality of the road shifts considerably throughout the day, requiring you to adapt your driving style as you move off the main arterials and onto the more technical, winding sections.

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

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 257.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near PA 5 / East 12th Street.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 416.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (PA 5 / East 12th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 406.8 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 410.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | PA 5 / East 12th Street

Turn right onto PA 5 / East 12th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

406.8 mi into trip | ~7h 28m in | I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

410.4 mi into trip | ~7h 33m in

Take the exit toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 16 Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Vall...

410.8 mi into trip | ~7h 34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 16B Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

410.9 mi into trip | ~7h 34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Conshohocken

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Conshohocken

Towns Along This Route

Between Lawrence Park, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

Patp

330.8 mi in | ~6h 5m

Allentown

330.8 mi in | ~6h 5m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	257.1 mi	4h 38m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	75.1 mi	1h 21m
Raymond P Shafer Highway	66.8 mi	1h 11m
East 12th Street	4.8 mi	10m
West Montgomery Avenue	4.3 mi	9m
Mid-County Expressway	3.4 mi	4m
Matsonford Road	0.9 mi	1m
East Lake Road	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 257.1 mi, about 4h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence Park, PA and Haverford, PA.

Start on Lawrence Parkway

341 ft · 16 sec · Lawrence Parkway

Turn left onto PA 5

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Lake Road

Turn left onto PA 5

0.5 mi · 1 min · Franklin Avenue

Turn right onto PA 5

4.8 mi · 10 min · East 12th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

0.2 mi · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway

Continue on I 79

67 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 59 sec

Toward I 80 East: Clarion

Merge onto I 80

257 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 476 South: Allentown

Merge onto I 476; PATP

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 476; PATP

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Exit 20 Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 476

3.4 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 16 Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

521 ft · 12 sec

Exit 16B Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 21 sec

Toward Conshohocken Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Matsonford Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Matsonford Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto PA 320

4.3 mi · 9 min · West Montgomery Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Woodside Road

525 ft · 23 sec · Woodside Road

Turn left onto Winsor Lane

343 ft · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

Turn left

10 ft · 0 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To manage the 7-hour and 47-minute duration effectively, plan for at least two deliberate stops to break up the monotony. Since the route involves heavy local driving, departure timing is critical; leaving early in the day helps you avoid peak congestion on the more localized segments. Keep your fuel budget of $69 in mind, and try to refuel during your scheduled stops to avoid unnecessary detours. Given the turn-heavy nature of the trip, utilize your GPS consistently to stay on course, especially when navigating the junctions between the Raymond P. Shafer Highway and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 208.2 miles from Lawrence Park, PA, or about 3h 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 257.1 miles.

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 92 miles or 1h 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 208.2 miles or 3h 52m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haverford, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lawrence Park, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lawrence Park, PA

This is one driving day of about 416.3 miles and 7h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 miles from Lawrence Park, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 257.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 208.2 mi from Lawrence Park, PA · 3h 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hornell, NY

208 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

Lakewood, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 92 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hornell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 208.2 miles from Lawrence Park, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 257.1 miles.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Haverford, PA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$68.89 one way

$137.77 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 146 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$75.38	$150.75
premium	$4.92	$80.67	$161.34
diesel	$5.64	$92.49	$184.97

Estimated Tolls: $9.76

Pennsylvania Turnpike (75.1 mi) $9.76

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$69

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$104–$129

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 145.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	124.9	1	$43.71	$19.98
Efficient EV	104.1	1	$36.43	$16.65
EV Truck/SUV	166.5	2	$58.28	$26.64

Gas CO2

146 kg

EV CO2

49 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Lawrence Park, PA

Evening in Lawrence Park on Sunday

Local time

7:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Haverford, PA

Evening in Haverford on Sunday

Local time

7:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

12 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

7h 47m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lawrence Park, PA to Haverford, PA covers 416.3 miles and takes about 7h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Raymond P Shafer Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 208.2 miles from Lawrence Park, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $68.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Lawrence Park, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

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Trip from Lawrence Park, PA to Haverford, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Haverford, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lawrence Park, PA

Haverford, PA

Same local time

12 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 47m on the road

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