Trip from Lawrence Park, PA to Haverford, PA

Drive Time

6h 40m

Distance

396.5 mi

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$64

one way

Downtown Haverford, PA, PA

Photo: Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Lawrence Park, PA to Haverford, PA covers 396.5 miles and takes about 6h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Lake Road, Franklin Avenue, East 12th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $63.78 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

198.2 miles from Lawrence Park, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 40m drive with frequent turns across 396.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.
East Lake Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Lake Road Unavailable Refreshing
Franklin Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
East 12th Street Unavailable Refreshing
Greengarden Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
West Bayfront Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
Raymond P Shafer Highway Unavailable Refreshing
I 80 East Unavailable Refreshing
Keystone Shortway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East Lake Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on Lawrence Parkway

341 ft · 16 sec · Lawrence Parkway
2

Turn left onto East Lake Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Lake Road
3

Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Franklin Avenue
4

Turn right onto East 12th Street

4.8 mi · 10 min · East 12th Street
5

Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard
6

Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

0.2 mi · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway
7

Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

67 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

0.4 mi · 59 sec · I 80 East: Clarion
9

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

257 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway
10

Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

0.7 mi · 1 min · PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
11

Keep slight left

0.2 mi · 32 sec
12

Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

0.2 mi · 32 sec · I 476 South: Allentown
13

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
14

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
15

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
16

Continue on Mid-County Expressway

3.4 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
17

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

0.3 mi · 43 sec · I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
18

Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Valley Forge

522 ft · 13 sec · I 76 West: Valley Forge
19

Keep slight right to continue on Conshohocken

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Conshohocken
20

Turn left onto Matsonford Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Matsonford Road
21

Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

4.3 mi · 9 min · West Montgomery Avenue
22

Turn left onto Woodside Road

525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road
23

Turn left onto Winsor Lane

344 ft · 18 sec · Winsor Lane
24

Turn left

10 ft · 1 sec
25

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 198.2 miles from Lawrence Park, PA, or about 3h 20m 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 87 miles or 1h 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 198.2 miles or 3h 20m 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 39m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lawrence Park, 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 Lawrence Park, PA

This is one driving day of about 396.5 miles and 6h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Lawrence Park, 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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 198.2 mi from Lawrence Park, PA · 3h 20m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hornell, NY

198 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 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hornell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 198.2 miles from Lawrence Park, 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.

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

$63.78 one way

$127.57 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 139 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $71.79 $143.58
premium $4.95 $77.33 $154.67
diesel $5.98 $93.35 $186.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$64

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$89–$114

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 138.7 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 118.9 1 $41.63 $19.03
Efficient EV 99.1 1 $34.69 $15.86
EV Truck/SUV 158.6 1 $55.51 $25.38

Gas CO2

139 kg

EV CO2

46 kg (67% 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Lawrence Park, PA

Morning in Lawrence Park on Saturday

Local time

7:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Haverford, PA

Morning in Haverford on Saturday

Local time

7:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

52°F

Hornell, NY

198 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

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

6h 40m on the road

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lawrence Park, PA to Haverford, PA covers 396.5 miles and takes about 6h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Lake Road, Franklin Avenue, East 12th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 198.2 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 $63.78 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

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