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Trip from Nanty Glo, PA to Haverford, PA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

4h 44m

Distance

246.3 mi

396 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 31m ★
6 AM
4h 44m
8 AM
5h 11m
10 AM
4h 53m
12 PM
4h 51m
3 PM
4h 55m
5 PM
5h 10m
8 PM
4h 36m

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

Downtown Nanty Glo, PA, PA

Nanty Glo, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Nanty Glo, PA to Haverford, PA covers 246.3 miles and takes about 4h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on School Street, Dispatch Street, 2nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.83 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

123.2 miles from Nanty Glo, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 44m drive with frequent turns across 246.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
School Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Nanty Glo, PA to Haverford, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
School Street
Dispatch Street
2nd Street
Chestnut Street
Shoemaker Street
William Penn Avenue
US 22 East
Admiral Peary Highway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: School Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Chestnut Street

59 ft · 5 sec · Chestnut Street
2

Turn right onto School Street

167 ft · 9 sec · School Street
3

Turn right onto Dispatch Street

190 ft · 10 sec · Dispatch Street
4

Turn right onto 2nd Street

177 ft · 9 sec · 2nd Street
5

Turn left onto Chestnut Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Chestnut Street
6

Continue on Shoemaker Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Shoemaker Street
7

Continue on William Penn Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · William Penn Avenue
8

Turn left onto US 22 East: Ebensburg

0.2 mi · 34 sec · US 22 East: Ebensburg
9

Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway

7.4 mi · 11 min · Admiral Peary Highway
10

Continue on William Penn Highway

17 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
11

Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

0.5 mi · 45 sec · I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
12

Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

0.4 mi · 44 sec · I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
13

Merge slight left

27 mi · 29 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
15

Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

285 ft · 8 sec · US 220 Business South: Bedford
16

Turn slight right onto Business 220

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Business 220
17

Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

0.2 mi · 24 sec · I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
18

Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

0.4 mi · 50 sec · I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
19

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
20

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

3.9 mi · 6 min · I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
21

Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

0.3 mi · 41 sec · PA 320: Gulph Mills
22

Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

341 ft · 9 sec · PA 320 South: Villanova
23

Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Gulph Road
24

Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

4.3 mi · 9 min · West Montgomery Avenue
25

Turn left onto Woodside Road

525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road
26

Turn left onto Winsor Lane

344 ft · 18 sec · Winsor Lane
27

Turn left

10 ft · 1 sec
28

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 123.2 miles from Nanty Glo, PA, or about 2h 22m 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 54 miles or 1h 2m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 123.2 miles or 2h 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 52m

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 Nanty Glo, 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 Nanty Glo, PA

This is one driving day of about 246.3 miles and 4h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Nanty Glo, 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 123.2 mi from Nanty Glo, PA · 2h 22m into the drive

Downtown Hilltown, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hilltown, PA

123 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

Oil City, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hilltown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 123.2 miles from Nanty Glo, 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

$40.83 one way

$81.67 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 86 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $44.72 $89.44
premium $4.93 $47.77 $95.53
diesel $5.61 $54.38 $108.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 73.9 0 $25.86 $11.82
Efficient EV 61.6 0 $21.55 $9.85
EV Truck/SUV 98.5 1 $34.48 $15.76

Gas CO2

86 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Nanty Glo, PA

Evening in Nanty Glo on Wednesday

Local time

6:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Haverford, PA

Evening in Haverford on Wednesday

Local time

6:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

45°F

Hilltown, PA

123 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

10 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

4h 44m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Nanty Glo, PA to Haverford, PA covers 246.3 miles and takes about 4h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are School Street, Dispatch Street, 2nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 123.2 miles from Nanty Glo, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.83 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Nanty Glo, PA to Haverford, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Nanty Glo, PA to Haverford, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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