Origin
Lemon, PA
Morning in Lemon on Saturday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lemon, 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
2h 56m
Distance
133.4 mi
215 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lemon, PA
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Trip Overview
Lemon, PA to Haverford, PA is 133.4 miles and takes about 2h 56m via Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that's mostly highway, making it a convenient option for a single-day journey. If you're looking for a quick hop between these two points with minimal fuss, this route fits the bill. Consider it for a day trip or the start of a longer adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.7 miles from Lemon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 133.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll spend a significant amount of time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, including an uninterrupted stretch of 85.8 miles. Expect a consistent driving experience for the majority of the trip, characterized by the efficiency of major roadways. While the primary roads are mainly highway, you will encounter PA 29 and Memorial Highway, which may offer slight changes in pace before rejoining the main thoroughfares. Overall, it's a route designed for covering distance effectively.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 85.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and PA 29. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 29.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 133.4 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: near the start (PA 29): Lane positioning matters here; at 123.9 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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PA 29
Turn left onto PA 29
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
123.9 mi into trip
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~2h 37m in
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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.
8
127.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 42m 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...
8
127.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 43m 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
8
128 mi into trip
|
~2h 43m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lemon, PA to Haverford, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Patp
37.4 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 85.8 mi | 1h 32m |
| PA 29 | 23.4 mi | 39m |
| Memorial Highway | 9.7 mi | 16m |
| PA 115 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| West Montgomery Avenue | 4.3 mi | 9m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Matsonford Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Woodside Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 85.8 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lemon, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on State Route 1004
159 ft
·
11 sec
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State Route 1004
2
Turn left onto PA 29
23 mi
·
39 min
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PA 29
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto PA 309; PA 415
9.7 mi
·
16 min
·
Memorial Highway
4
Continue on PA 115
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
PA 115
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward PATP
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward PATP
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
8
Merge onto I 476; PATP
85 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
11
Continue on I 476
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
12
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.
13
Keep slight right at fork
521 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 16B
Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Conshohocken
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Matsonford Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Matsonford Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto PA 320
4.3 mi
·
9 min
·
West Montgomery Avenue
17
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft
·
23 sec
·
Woodside Road
18
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft
·
18 sec
·
Winsor Lane
19
Turn left
10 ft
·
0 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a drive time under 3 hours, this route is easily manageable in a single day, so you have flexibility on when to depart. Aiming to leave in the morning will allow you to arrive with plenty of daylight. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is over 85 miles, so plan for a potential fuel stop before you hit that segment if your tank is low, or simply utilize the service plazas along the Turnpike. Given the primarily highway nature, keep an eye on traffic patterns, especially as you approach the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Your estimated fuel cost is around $22, so budget accordingly.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.7 miles from Lemon, PA, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.8 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 29 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.7 miles or 1h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 22m
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 Lemon, 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 Lemon, PA
This is one driving day of about 133.4 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Lemon, 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.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 85.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.7 mi from Lemon, PA · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.7 miles from Lemon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.8 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.12 one way
$44.23 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $24.22 | $48.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $25.87 | $51.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.45 | $58.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $11.16
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(85.8 mi)
$11.16
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
$22
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40 | 0 | $14.01 | $6.40 |
| Efficient EV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.67 | $5.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.68 | $8.54 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
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
2h 56m 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 Lemon, PA to Haverford, PA covers 133.4 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, PA 29, Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.7 miles from Lemon, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.12 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 133.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 29): Lane positioning matters here; at 123.9 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lemon, PA to Haverford, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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