Origin
Pennside, PA
Night in Pennside on Friday
Local time
10:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pennside, PA to Haverford, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
53.4 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pennside, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Pennside, PA to Haverford, PA is 53.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 12 minutes via Pennsylvania Turnpike, Morgantown Expressway, and West Montgomery Avenue, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania and the Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive primarily on highways. Given its relatively short duration, it's well-suited for a single-day excursion. Expect a focused driving experience with limited need for extensive planning, making it a convenient option for a quick journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 53.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 81% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a significant stretch of 27.5 miles, which provides a consistent and relatively fast-paced experience. The Morgantown Expressway and West Montgomery Avenue will then guide you towards your destination. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, prioritizing directness over varied scenery. Be prepared for a drive where the focus is on covering ground smoothly on well-maintained highways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 27.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Morgantown Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.4 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.1 miles (I 76): 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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 176 South: Morgantown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 176 South: Morgantown
7
16.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
8
44.1 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
7
47.9 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 330
Toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
7
48.3 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 320 South: Villanova
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 320 South: Villanova
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 Pennside, PA to Haverford, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Philadelphia along the way.
Philadelphia
44.1 mi in
|
~53m
|
via I 76
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 27.5 mi | 29m |
| Morgantown Expressway | 11.4 mi | 12m |
| West Montgomery Avenue | 4.3 mi | 9m |
| I 76 | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| West Shore Bypass | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Perkiomen Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bingaman Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Gulph Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 27.5 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennside, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on Brighton Avenue
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Brighton Avenue
2
Turn right onto Harvey Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Harvey Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto Bingaman Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bingaman Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Oley Turnpike Road
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Oley Turnpike Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 422 BUS
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Perkiomen Avenue
6
Turn right onto East Neversink Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Neversink Road
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 422 West
8
Merge onto US 422
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Shore Bypass
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 176 South: Morgantown
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on I 176
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Morgantown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 76; PATP
27 mi
·
29 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
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.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 330
Toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
340 ft
·
9 sec
Toward PA 320 South: Villanova
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto PA 320
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Gulph Road
17
Continue on PA 320
4.3 mi
·
9 min
·
West Montgomery Avenue
18
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft
·
23 sec
·
Woodside Road
19
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft
·
18 sec
·
Winsor Lane
20
Turn left
10 ft
·
0 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.7 mi from Pennside, PA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Pennside, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.85 one way
$17.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.70 | $19.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.36 | $20.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.57
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(27.5 mi)
$3.57
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$4
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Haverford, PA
Night in Haverford on Friday
Local time
10:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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
21 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
1h 12m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pennside, PA to Haverford, PA covers 53.4 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Morgantown Expressway, West Montgomery Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.7 miles from Pennside, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.85 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.4 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.1 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Pennside, PA to Haverford, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Philadelphia along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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