Origin
North Buffalo, PA
Afternoon in North Buffalo on Friday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Buffalo, 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
5h 55m
Distance
297.2 mi
478 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 42m
★
6 AM
5h 55m
8 AM
6h 21m
10 AM
6h 4m
12 PM
6h 2m
3 PM
6h 6m
5 PM
6h 20m
8 PM
5h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Buffalo, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
The drive from North Buffalo, PA to Haverford, PA covers 297.2 miles and takes about 5h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cadogan Slate Lick Road, Main Street, Prospect Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.27 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
148.6 miles from North Buffalo, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 55m. Total distance: 297.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 55m 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 5h 55m drive with frequent turns across 297.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cadogan Slate Lick 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 55m 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 North Buffalo, PA to Haverford, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cadogan Slate Lick Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Prospect Avenue | — | — |
| Ford City Road | — | — |
| Hill Street | — | — |
| Pleasantview Drive | — | — |
| Indiana Road | — | — |
| Benjamin Franklin Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cadogan Slate Lick Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Buffalo, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on Boarts Road
75 ft
·
11 sec
·
Boarts Road
2
Turn sharp left onto Cadogan Slate Lick Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cadogan Slate Lick Road
3
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Prospect Avenue
5
Continue on Ford City Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Ford City Road
6
Turn slight right onto Hill Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hill Street
7
Turn straight onto Pleasantview Drive
482 ft
·
30 sec
·
Pleasantview Drive
8
Turn left onto Main Street
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
10
Turn right onto Indiana Road
20 mi
·
26 min
·
Indiana Road
11
Continue straight
6.2 mi
·
7 min
12
Continue straight
18 mi
·
23 min
13
Continue on Benjamin Franklin Highway
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Benjamin Franklin Highway
14
Continue on Ben Franklin Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ben Franklin Highway
15
Continue on West High Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West High Street
16
Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rowena Drive
17
Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Admiral Peary Highway
18
Turn left onto US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
19
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
16 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
20
Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
21
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
22
Merge slight left
27 mi
·
29 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
24
Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
285 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 220 Business South: Bedford
25
Turn slight right onto Business 220
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Business 220
26
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
27
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
28
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi
·
3 hr 16 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
30
Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
PA 320: Gulph Mills
31
Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova
341 ft
·
9 sec
·
PA 320 South: Villanova
32
Turn straight onto South Gulph Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Gulph Road
33
Continue on West Montgomery Avenue
4.3 mi
·
9 min
·
West Montgomery Avenue
34
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft
·
24 sec
·
Woodside Road
35
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
344 ft
·
18 sec
·
Winsor Lane
36
Turn left
10 ft
·
1 sec
37
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 148.6 miles from North Buffalo, PA, or about 2h 57m 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 65 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.6 miles or 2h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 51m
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 North Buffalo, 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 North Buffalo, PA
This is one driving day of about 297.2 miles and 5h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from North Buffalo, 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 148.6 mi from North Buffalo, PA · 2h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
149 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 148.6 miles from North Buffalo, 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
$49.27 one way
$98.54 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $53.96 | $107.93 |
| premium | $4.93 | $57.64 | $115.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.62 | $131.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.2 | 1 | $31.21 | $14.27 |
| Efficient EV | 74.3 | 0 | $26.01 | $11.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.9 | 1 | $41.61 | $19.02 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 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.
Destination
Haverford, PA
Afternoon in Haverford on Friday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Hancock, MD
149 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
5h 55m 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 North Buffalo, PA to Haverford, PA covers 297.2 miles and takes about 5h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cadogan Slate Lick Road, Main Street, Prospect Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.6 miles from North Buffalo, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.27 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 5h 55m 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 North Buffalo, PA to Haverford, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Buffalo, 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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