Origin
North Towanda, PA
Late night in North Towanda on Wednesday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from North Towanda, PA to Haverford, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 49m
Distance
172.7 mi
278 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 37m
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6 AM
3h 49m
8 AM
4h 15m
10 AM
3h 58m
12 PM
3h 56m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Towanda, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Towanda, PA to Haverford, PA covers 172.7 miles and takes about 3h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, PA 118, US 220 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.63 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
86.4 miles from North Towanda, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 49m highway drive covering 172.7 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and PA 118. The longest continuous stretch is about 85.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 85.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and PA 118. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Patterson Boulevard.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 172.7 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 0.2 miles (Patterson Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 163.2 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Patterson Boulevard
Turn right onto Patterson Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
163.2 mi into trip
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~3h 30m in
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I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
166.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
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 16
Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Vall...
8
167.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16B
Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
8
167.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Conshohocken
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Conshohocken
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from North Towanda, PA to Haverford, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Patp
76.7 mi in
|
~1h 56m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 85.8 mi | 1h 32m |
| PA 118 | 17.8 mi | 25m |
| US 220 | 17.3 mi | 19m |
| Route 487 | 13.8 mi | 23m |
| Memorial Highway | 6.3 mi | 13m |
| PA 309 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| PA 115 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| West Montgomery Avenue | 4.3 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 85.8 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Towanda, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on this road
155 ft
·
16 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto US 6
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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Reuter Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Patterson Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Patterson Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
5
Merge onto US 220
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Towanda Bypass
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220
17 mi
·
19 min
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US 220
7
Turn left onto PA 87
173 ft
·
3 sec
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East Main Street
8
Continue on PA 87
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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Mill Street
9
Continue on PA 487
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Bernice Road
10
Turn left onto PA 487
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
PA 487
11
Turn left onto PA 487
14 mi
·
23 min
·
Route 487
12
Turn left onto PA 118
18 mi
·
25 min
·
PA 118
13
Turn right onto PA 415
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Memorial Highway
14
Enter roundabout onto PA 415
120 ft
·
2 sec
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Memorial Highway
15
Continue on PA 415
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Memorial Highway
16
Continue on PA 309
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
PA 309
17
Continue on PA 115
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
PA 115
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward PATP
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward PATP
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
21
Merge onto I 476; PATP
85 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
24
Continue on I 476
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 16
Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
Use the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork
521 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 16B
Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
Use the slight right lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Conshohocken
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
28
Turn left onto Matsonford Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Matsonford Road
Use the left lane.
29
Turn left onto PA 320
4.3 mi
·
9 min
·
West Montgomery Avenue
30
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft
·
23 sec
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Woodside Road
31
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft
·
18 sec
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Winsor Lane
32
Turn left
10 ft
·
0 sec
33
Arrive at 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 86.4 miles from North Towanda, PA, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.8 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 2h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.4 miles or 2h 7m 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 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 North Towanda, 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 Towanda, PA
This is one driving day of about 172.7 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Towanda, 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 Northeast Extension for about 85.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.4 mi from North Towanda, PA · 2h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86.4 miles from North Towanda, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.8 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.63 one way
$57.26 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $31.36 | $62.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $33.49 | $66.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.13 | $76.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $11.16
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(85.8 mi)
$11.16
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
$29
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.8 | 0 | $18.13 | $8.29 |
| Efficient EV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.11 | $6.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.1 | 0 | $24.18 | $11.05 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% 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
Late night in Haverford on Wednesday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 49m 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 North Towanda, PA to Haverford, PA covers 172.7 miles and takes about 3h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, PA 118, US 220. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.4 miles from North Towanda, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.63 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 172.7 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 0.2 miles (Patterson Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 163.2 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from North Towanda, PA to Haverford, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
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