Trip from Point Marion, PA to Haverford, PA

Drive Time

5h 42m

Distance

292.3 mi

470 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 29m ★

6 AM

5h 43m

8 AM

6h 9m

10 AM

5h 52m

12 PM

5h 49m

3 PM

5h 53m

5 PM

6h 8m

8 PM

5h 35m

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

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Point Marion, PA

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Spanning 292.3 miles across Pennsylvania, this trip connects Point Marion to Haverford in approximately 5 hours and 42 minutes. Because the route is primarily highway-focused, you can comfortably complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $48 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast locations. While the drive is straightforward, it is best approached as a practical transit route rather than a leisurely sightseeing excursion. Planning for a single stop will keep you refreshed as you traverse the state from the southwest corner toward the Philadelphia suburbs.

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

146.2 miles from Point Marion, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a high-speed experience, as 92% of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which accounts for a significant 236.3-mile uninterrupted stretch of your travel. The transition from US 119 and the Mon/Fayette Expressway onto the turnpike defines the rhythm of your day, moving you quickly through the regional landscape. Because the road is dominated by major thoroughfares, you can maintain a consistent pace once you merge onto the main arterial roads. Be prepared for a focused, efficient drive that prioritizes speed over local winding backroads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 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 236.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 119. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 46.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 292.3 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 46.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 283 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 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

46.4 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the ramp toward PATP, I 70, I 76

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward PATP, I 70, I 76

46.5 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

283 mi into trip | ~5h 23m 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

286.9 mi into trip | ~5h 30m 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

287.2 mi into trip | ~5h 30m 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 Along This Route

On the drive from Point Marion, PA to Haverford, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.

Patp

46.4 mi in | ~1h 5m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	236.3 mi	4h 17m
US 119	12.4 mi	14m
Mon/Fayette Expressway	8 mi	10m
Pleasant Valley Road	7.9 mi	13m
PA 31	6 mi	9m
Morgantown Road	5.6 mi	8m
West Montgomery Avenue	4.3 mi	9m
I 76	3.9 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 236.3 mi, about 4h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 119

194 ft · 3 sec · Morgantown Road

Continue on US 119

398 ft · 8 sec · Penn Street

Turn right onto US 119

3.1 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

Keep slight left at fork onto US 119

4.1 mi · 6 min · Morgantown Road

Continue on US 119

0.9 mi · 1 min · Morgantown Street

Continue on US 119

1.5 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road

Turn right onto Big Six Road

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Big Six Road

Turn left

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Continue on PA 43

1.6 mi · 1 min · Mon-Fayette Expressway

Continue on PA 43

8.0 mi · 10 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

Continue on US 119

12 mi · 14 min · US 119

Take the exit

244 ft · 6 sec

Turn straight onto PA 982

7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

Turn right onto PA 31

6.0 mi · 9 min · PA 31

Turn slight left

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Turn left

28 ft · 3 sec

Take the ramp

493 ft · 12 sec

Toward PATP, I 70, I 76

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP

236 mi · 4 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the none lane.

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.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 330 Toward PA 320: Gulph Mills Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

340 ft · 9 sec

Toward PA 320 South: Villanova Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto PA 320

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Gulph Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on PA 320

4.3 mi · 9 min · West Montgomery Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Woodside Road

525 ft · 23 sec · Woodside Road

Turn left onto Winsor Lane

343 ft · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

Turn left

10 ft · 0 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of this nearly six-hour trek, try to depart early in the morning to bypass potential congestion as you approach the Haverford area. Since you have a single stop scheduled, look for service plazas along the Pennsylvania Turnpike to refuel and stretch your legs, as these are the most convenient spots to manage your $48 fuel budget. Keep in mind that the heavy reliance on the turnpike means you should have your payment method or electronic toll pass ready for seamless travel. With 292.3 miles ahead of you, maintaining a steady speed will help you stick to your estimated arrival time. Flexibility is your friend here, so check real-time traffic alerts before you leave Point Marion to ensure your turnpike segment remains clear.

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 146.2 miles from Point Marion, PA, or about 2h 54m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 236.3 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 1h 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 146.2 miles or 2h 54m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haverford, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Point Marion, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Point Marion, PA

This is one driving day of about 292.3 miles and 5h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Point Marion, 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 for about 236.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 146.2 mi from Point Marion, PA · 2h 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuba, NY

146 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

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cuba, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 146.2 miles from Point Marion, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 236.3 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.37 one way

$96.74 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 102 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$52.92	$105.85
premium	$4.92	$56.64	$113.28
diesel	$5.64	$64.94	$129.88

Estimated Tolls: $30.72

Pennsylvania Turnpike (236.3 mi) $30.72

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

$48

Tolls

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$104–$129

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 102.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	87.7	1	$30.69	$14.03
Efficient EV	73.1	0	$25.58	$11.69
EV Truck/SUV	116.9	1	$40.92	$18.71

Gas CO2

102 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Point Marion, PA

Evening in Point Marion on Sunday

Local time

6:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Haverford, PA

Evening in Haverford on Sunday

Local time

6:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Cuba, NY

146 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

19 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

5h 42m 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 Point Marion, PA to Haverford, PA covers 292.3 miles and takes about 5h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 119, Mon/Fayette Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 146.2 miles from Point Marion, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.37 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.

On the drive from Point Marion, PA to Haverford, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.

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Trip from Point Marion, PA to Haverford, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Haverford, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Point Marion, PA

Haverford, PA

Same local time

19 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 42m on the road

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