Origin
Marion, PA
Evening in Marion on Wednesday
Local time
7:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marion, PA to Haverford, PA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 2m
Distance
151.3 mi
244 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 51m
★
6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Marion, PA to Haverford, PA covers 151.3 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Swamp Fox Road, College Street, Walnut Bottom Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
75.7 miles from Marion, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 2m drive with frequent turns across 151.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Swamp Fox Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Marion, PA to Haverford, PA is easy. At 3h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marion, PA to Haverford, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Swamp Fox Road | — | — |
| College Street | — | — |
| Walnut Bottom Road | — | — |
| South West Street | — | — |
| West North Street | — | — |
| North Hanover Street | — | — |
| Harrisburg Pike | — | — |
| I 76 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Swamp Fox Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on Colorado Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Colorado Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Swamp Fox Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Swamp Fox Road
3
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
4
Merge slight left
36 mi
·
41 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward College Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
College Street
6
Turn left onto Walnut Bottom Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Walnut Bottom Road
7
Turn left onto South West Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South West Street
8
Turn right onto West North Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West North Street
9
Turn left onto North Hanover Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Hanover Street
10
Continue on Harrisburg Pike
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Harrisburg Pike
11
Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76, PATP
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76 East: Philadelphia
13
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
100 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
15
Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
PA 320: Gulph Mills
16
Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova
341 ft
·
9 sec
·
PA 320 South: Villanova
17
Turn straight onto South Gulph Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Gulph Road
18
Continue on West Montgomery Avenue
4.3 mi
·
9 min
·
West Montgomery Avenue
19
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft
·
24 sec
·
Woodside Road
20
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
344 ft
·
18 sec
·
Winsor Lane
21
Turn left
10 ft
·
1 sec
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 75.7 miles from Marion, PA, or about 1h 31m 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 33 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.7 miles or 1h 31m 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 29m
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 Marion, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Marion, PA
This is one driving day of about 151.3 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Marion, 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 75.7 mi from Marion, PA · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 75.7 miles from Marion, 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
$25.08 one way
$50.17 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $27.47 | $54.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $29.34 | $58.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.41 | $66.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.89 | $7.26 |
| Efficient EV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.24 | $6.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.5 | 0 | $21.18 | $9.68 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Evening in Haverford on Wednesday
Local time
7:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
28 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 2m 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 Marion, PA to Haverford, PA covers 151.3 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Swamp Fox Road, College Street, Walnut Bottom Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.7 miles from Marion, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.08 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.
The drive from Marion, PA to Haverford, PA is easy. At 3h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marion, PA to Haverford, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Marion, PA to Haverford, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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