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Trip from Midland, PA to Haverford, PA

Drive Time

6h 25m

Distance

331.1 mi

533 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 13m ★
6 AM
6h 25m
8 AM
6h 50m
10 AM
6h 34m
12 PM
6h 31m
3 PM
6h 35m
5 PM
6h 49m
8 PM
6h 18m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Midland, PA to Haverford, PA covers 331.1 miles and takes about 6h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Midland Beaver Road, Freedom Crider Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 298.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.79 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

165.6 miles from Midland, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 25m highway drive covering 331.1 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Midland Beaver Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 298.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 298.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Midland Beaver Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in near PA 68.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 331.1 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 9.7 miles (PA 68): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (PA 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

7
9.7 mi into trip | ~20m in | PA 68

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 68 toward Rochester

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Rochester
7
10.1 mi into trip | ~20m in | PA 51

Take the exit onto PA 51 toward PA 51 South, PA 65 South: Pittsburgh

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward PA 51 South, PA 65 South: Pittsburgh
8
22.1 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

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 I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
7
22.2 mi into trip | ~39m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
8
321.8 mi into trip | ~6h 6m in | I 76

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

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 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

Towns Along This Route

Between Midland, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Youngstown Ohio and Harrisburg.

Patp: Youngstown Ohio

22.1 mi in | ~38m

Harrisburg

22.1 mi in | ~38m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 298.7 mi 5h 24m
Midland Beaver Road 6.2 mi 12m
Freedom Crider Road 4.4 mi 6m
West Montgomery Avenue 4.3 mi 9m
I 76 3.9 mi 6m
PA 51 3.4 mi 4m
Freedom Road 2.5 mi 4m
3rd Street 1.5 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 298.7 mi, about 5h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 12th Street

49 ft · 10 sec · 12th Street
2

Turn left onto PA 68; PA 168

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Midland Avenue
3

Continue on PA 68; PA 168

6.2 mi · 12 min · Midland Beaver Road
4

Continue on PA 68

1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street
5

Continue on PA 68

0.6 mi · 1 min · State Avenue
6

Continue on PA 68

1.5 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 68

0.4 mi · 37 sec · PA 68
Toward Rochester Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto PA 51

3.4 mi · 4 min · PA 51
Toward PA 51 South, PA 65 South: Pittsburgh Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn left onto Crows Run Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road
10

Continue on Freedom Crider Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · Freedom Crider Road
11

Enter roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road

102 ft · 1 sec · Freedom Crider Road
12

Continue on Freedom Crider Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road
13

Continue on Freedom Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · Freedom Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14

Turn right onto US 19

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Perry Highway
Use the right lane.
15

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
18

Merge onto I 76; PATP

299 mi · 5 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit onto I 76

3.9 mi · 6 min · I 76
Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 330 Toward PA 320: Gulph Mills Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight right at fork

340 ft · 9 sec
Toward PA 320 South: Villanova Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Turn straight onto PA 320

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Gulph Road
23

Continue on PA 320

4.3 mi · 9 min · West Montgomery Avenue
24

Turn left onto Woodside Road

525 ft · 23 sec · Woodside Road
25

Turn left onto Winsor Lane

343 ft · 18 sec · Winsor Lane
26

Turn left

10 ft · 0 sec
27

Arrive at 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 165.6 miles from Midland, PA, or about 3h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 298.7 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 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 165.6 miles or 3h 16m 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 11m

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 Midland, 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 Midland, PA

This is one driving day of about 331.1 miles and 6h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Midland, 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 for about 298.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 165.6 mi from Midland, PA · 3h 16m into the drive

Downtown Cuba, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuba, NY

166 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cuba, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 165.6 miles from Midland, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 298.7 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 319.7
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 217
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 114.2
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour $1 near mile 331.1
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 331.1
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 262.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$54.79 one way

$109.58 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 116 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $59.95 $119.90
premium $4.92 $64.16 $128.32
diesel $5.64 $73.56 $147.12

Estimated Tolls: $38.84

Pennsylvania Turnpike (298.7 mi) $38.84

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

$55

Tolls

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$119–$144

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 115.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 99.3 1 $34.77 $15.89
Efficient EV 82.8 0 $28.97 $13.24
EV Truck/SUV 132.4 1 $46.35 $21.19

Gas CO2

116 kg

EV CO2

39 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 1 hour ago

Origin

Midland, PA

Morning in Midland on Monday

Local time

8:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Haverford, PA

Morning in Haverford on Monday

Local time

8:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Partly Sunny

SW 10 to 15 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:13AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Along the Route

51°F

Cuba, NY

166 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

20 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 25m 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 Midland, PA to Haverford, PA covers 331.1 miles and takes about 6h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Midland Beaver Road, Freedom Crider Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 165.6 miles from Midland, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.79 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 331.1 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 9.7 miles (PA 68): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (PA 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Midland, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Youngstown Ohio and Harrisburg.

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