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Trip from Newlin, PA to Haverford, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 34m

Distance

115 mi

185 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 25m ★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m

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

Downtown Newlin, PA, PA

Newlin, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Newlin, PA to Haverford, PA covers 115 miles and takes about 2h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ringtown Mountain Road, Numidia Drive, Aristes Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.07 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

57.5 miles from Newlin, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 115 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 34m drive with frequent turns across 115 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ringtown Mountain 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Newlin, PA to Haverford, PA is easy. At 2h 34m 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 Newlin, PA to Haverford, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ringtown Mountain Road
Numidia Drive
Aristes Highway
Locust Avenue
Byrnesville Road
Centre Street
South Hoffman Boulevard
Broad Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Ringtown Mountain Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Quaker Meeting House Road

39 ft · 4 sec · Quaker Meeting House Road
2

Turn right onto Ringtown Mountain Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Ringtown Mountain Road
3

At the end of the road, turn left onto Numidia Drive

6.7 mi · 11 min · Numidia Drive
4

Continue on Aristes Highway

1.3 mi · 2 min · Aristes Highway
5

Continue on Locust Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Locust Avenue
6

Continue on Byrnesville Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Byrnesville Road
7

At the end of the road, turn left onto Centre Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Centre Street
8

Turn right onto South Hoffman Boulevard

0.6 mi · 50 sec · South Hoffman Boulevard
9

Turn slight left onto Broad Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Broad Street
10

Turn left onto Fountain Street

4.2 mi · 6 min · Fountain Street
11

Continue on West Oak Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Oak Street
12

Turn right onto South Lehigh Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Lehigh Avenue
13

Continue on Skyline Drive

4.2 mi · 4 min · Skyline Drive
14

Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard
15

Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
16

Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
17

Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
18

Continue on Route 61 South

3.0 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South
19

Continue on Center Avenue

11 mi · 12 min · Center Avenue
20

Continue on Centre Street

2.7 mi · 3 min · Centre Street
21

Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

0.3 mi · 41 sec · I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
22

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

22 mi · 26 min · William Penn Highway
23

Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
24

Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton

0.5 mi · 1 min · PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
25

Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

0.4 mi · 47 sec · I 476 South: Philadelphia
26

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

37 mi · 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
27

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
28

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
29

Continue on Mid-County Expressway

3.4 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
30

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

0.3 mi · 43 sec · I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
31

Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Valley Forge

522 ft · 13 sec · I 76 West: Valley Forge
32

Keep slight right to continue on Conshohocken

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Conshohocken
33

Turn left onto Matsonford Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Matsonford Road
34

Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

4.3 mi · 9 min · West Montgomery Avenue
35

Turn left onto Woodside Road

525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road
36

Turn left onto Winsor Lane

344 ft · 18 sec · Winsor Lane
37

Turn left

10 ft · 1 sec
38

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 57.5 miles from Newlin, PA, or about 1h 17m 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 25 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.5 miles or 1h 17m 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 7m

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 Newlin, 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 Newlin, PA

This is one driving day of about 115 miles and 2h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Newlin, 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 57.5 mi from Newlin, PA · 1h 17m into the drive

Downtown Cressona, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cressona, PA

58 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

Shenandoah, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cressona, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.5 miles from Newlin, 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

$19.07 one way

$38.13 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $20.88 $41.76
premium $4.93 $22.30 $44.61
diesel $5.61 $25.39 $50.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.5 0 $12.08 $5.52
Efficient EV 28.8 0 $10.06 $4.60
EV Truck/SUV 46 0 $16.10 $7.36

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Newlin, PA

Afternoon in Newlin on Friday

Local time

4:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Haverford, PA

Afternoon in Haverford on Friday

Local time

4:20 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

12 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 34m 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 Newlin, PA to Haverford, PA covers 115 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ringtown Mountain Road, Numidia Drive, Aristes Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 57.5 miles from Newlin, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.07 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.

The drive from Newlin, PA to Haverford, PA is easy. At 2h 34m 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 Newlin, PA to Haverford, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Newlin, PA to Haverford, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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