Origin
Pennsport, PA
Evening in Pennsport on Wednesday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pennsport, PA to Haverford, PA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pennsport, PA
Illya Goloborodko
Trip Overview
The drive from Pennsport, PA to Haverford, PA covers 12.5 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Lancaster Avenue, Schuylkill Expressway, South 16th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.4 miles on East Lancaster Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.07 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
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
6.3 miles from Pennsport, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 28m drive with frequent turns across 12.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Lancaster Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 2.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near South 16th Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 12.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (South 16th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.6 mi into trip
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~4m in
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South 16th Street
Turn right onto South 16th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Ai...
8
6.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward West Fairmount Park, Mann Music Center
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 341
Toward West Fairmount Park, Mann Music Center
6
7.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
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US 1 Alternate Truck / Belmont Avenue
Turn right onto US 1 Alternate Truck / Belmont Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
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US 1 / City Avenue
Turn left onto US 1 / City Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pennsport, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Valley Forge, Fairmount Park and Mann Music Center.
Valley Forge
3.1 mi in
|
~7m
Fairmount Park
6.4 mi in
|
~12m
Mann Music Center
6.4 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Lancaster Avenue | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 2 mi | 3m |
| South 16th Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Wynnefield Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| City Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Montgomery Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Lancaster Avenue
— 2.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennsport, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on Mountain Street
122 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mountain Street
2
Turn right onto East Moyamensing Avenue
194 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Moyamensing Avenue
3
Turn left onto Tasker Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Tasker Street
4
Turn right onto South 5th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South 5th Street
5
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
6
Turn right onto South 16th Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South 16th Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 676; US 30
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Vine Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 76; US 30
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 341
Toward West Fairmount Park, Mann Music Center
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto Montgomery Drive
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Montgomery Drive
12
Turn right onto US 1 Alternate Truck
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Belmont Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto Wynnefield Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Wynnefield Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Cardinal Avenue
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Cardinal Avenue
15
Turn left onto US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
City Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto US 30
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
East Lancaster Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto Anderson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Anderson Avenue
18
Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
West Montgomery Avenue
19
Turn right onto Woodside Road
525 ft
·
23 sec
·
Woodside Road
20
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft
·
18 sec
·
Winsor Lane
21
Turn left
10 ft
·
0 sec
22
Arrive at 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 6.3 miles from Pennsport, PA, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.4 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 12.5 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.3 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haverford, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Pennsport, PA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pennsport, PA
This is one driving day of about 12.5 miles and 28m.
At 12.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on East Lancaster Avenue for about 2.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.3 mi from Pennsport, PA · 12m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.3 miles from Pennsport, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Haverford, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Haverford, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.07 one way
$4.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Evening in Haverford on Wednesday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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 Pennsport, PA to Haverford, PA covers 12.5 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Lancaster Avenue, Schuylkill Expressway, South 16th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.3 miles from Pennsport, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.07 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 12.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (South 16th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pennsport, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Valley Forge, Fairmount Park and Mann Music Center.
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