Origin
Linntown, PA
Morning in Linntown on Wednesday
Local time
7:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Linntown, PA to Haverford, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 3m
Distance
141.5 mi
228 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 52m
★
6 AM
3h 4m
8 AM
3h 27m
10 AM
3h 12m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 13m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Linntown, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This 141.5-mile drive from Linntown, PA, to Haverford, PA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 3 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate via the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, William Penn Highway, and State Route 54, with a significant portion of the journey, 39%, on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, this route offers a straightforward and efficient way to travel within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. The drive is a mixed bag, offering a blend of highway speeds and more local road experiences, making it a practical choice for a day excursion. You'll likely find it convenient for a quick weekend getaway or a mid-week visit.
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
70.7 miles from Linntown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The character of this drive is a mixed one, blending faster highway travel with more local road segments. With 39% of the route on highways, you'll experience stretches of quicker movement, including a notable 37.4-mile segment on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. As you transition between these main roads like the William Penn Highway and State Route 54, expect the driving experience to vary. This means you'll encounter moments of steady cruising interspersed with more stop-and-go or lower-speed driving as you pass through different towns. The overall feel is one of progression, shifting from potentially open highway to more community-focused roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 39 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 37.4 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 92.6 miles in near US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 141.5 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 92.6 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 93.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
92.6 mi into trip
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~2h 1m in
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US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI A...
7
93.9 mi into trip
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~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
8
135.6 mi into trip
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~2h 50m 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
135.9 mi into trip
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~2h 50m 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
136 mi into trip
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~2h 50m 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.
Between Linntown, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Lvi Airport, Patp and Scranton.
Lvi Airport
92.6 mi in
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~2h 1m
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via US 22
Patp
93.9 mi in
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~2h 3m
Scranton
93.9 mi in
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~2h 3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 37.4 mi | 40m |
| William Penn Highway | 21.6 mi | 26m |
| State Route 54 | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| Center Avenue | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| State Street | 10 mi | 11m |
| Sunbury Road | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Westbranch Highway | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| West Montgomery Avenue | 4.3 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 37.4 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Linntown, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on PA 45
0.3 mi
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44 sec
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Market Street
2
Turn right onto US 15
0.6 mi
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1 min
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South Derr Drive
3
Continue on US 15
8.5 mi
·
12 min
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Westbranch Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 61 South: Sunbury
5
Continue on PA 61; PA 147
1.5 mi
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2 min
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PA 61; PA 147
6
Turn right onto PA 61
1.4 mi
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1 min
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Market Street
7
Continue on PA 61
10 mi
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11 min
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State Street
8
Turn left onto PA 487
2.3 mi
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3 min
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PA 487
9
Turn right onto PA 54
1.5 mi
·
1 min
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South Market Street
10
Continue on PA 54
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 54
11
Continue on PA 901
0.4 mi
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41 sec
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Locust Gap Highway
12
Continue on PA 901
2.2 mi
·
2 min
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Fairgrounds Road
13
Continue on PA 901
9.4 mi
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11 min
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Sunbury Road
14
Continue on PA 901
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Sunbury Street
15
Turn right onto PA 901
1.8 mi
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2 min
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Pottsville Minersville Highway
16
Turn right onto PA 901
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Gordon Nagle Trail
17
Continue on PA 901
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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North Sillyman Street
18
Turn left onto PA 183
0.7 mi
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2 min
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Pottsville Street
19
Turn right onto PA 61
493 ft
·
6 sec
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Route 61 South
20
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
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Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on PA 61
2.7 mi
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3 min
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Centre Street
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
23
Merge onto I 78; US 22
22 mi
·
26 min
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William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Use the slight right lane.
25
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
Use the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia
Use the right lane.
27
Merge onto I 476; PATP
37 mi
·
39 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
29
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
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18 sec
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
30
Continue on I 476
3.4 mi
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4 min
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Mid-County Expressway
31
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.
32
Keep slight right at fork
521 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 16B
Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
Use the slight right lane.
33
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
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21 sec
Toward Conshohocken
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
34
Turn left onto Matsonford Road
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Matsonford Road
Use the left lane.
35
Turn left onto PA 320
4.3 mi
·
9 min
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West Montgomery Avenue
36
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft
·
23 sec
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Woodside Road
37
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft
·
18 sec
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Winsor Lane
38
Turn left
10 ft
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0 sec
39
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour, 141.5-mile trip, departing earlier in the day is advisable to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach Haverford. While it's a comfortable day trip, planning for one stop is recommended to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $23 for the journey; it’s a good idea to start with a full tank. A practical tip for this route is to be aware of the transition points between the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and the William Penn Highway, as this is where the driving character will change most noticeably. The flexibility of a single-day drive means you can adjust your timing based on real-time traffic conditions.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.7 miles from Linntown, PA, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.4 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.7 miles or 1h 34m 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 27m
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 Linntown, 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 Linntown, PA
This is one driving day of about 141.5 miles and 3h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Linntown, 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 37.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.7 mi from Linntown, PA · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.7 miles from Linntown, 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
$23.46 one way
$46.92 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $25.69 | $51.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $27.44 | $54.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.24 | $62.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.96
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(37.4 mi)
$4.87
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(1.3 mi)
$0.09
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
$23
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.86 | $6.79 |
| Efficient EV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.38 | $5.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.6 | 0 | $19.81 | $9.06 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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 Wednesday
Local time
7:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny
SW 15 mph
4% chance
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
36 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
3h 3m 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 Linntown, PA to Haverford, PA covers 141.5 miles and takes about 3h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, William Penn Highway, State Route 54. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.7 miles from Linntown, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 22 significant decision points across 141.5 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: at 92.6 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 93.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Linntown, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Lvi Airport, Patp and Scranton.
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