Origin
Red Lion, PA
Morning in Red Lion on Saturday
Local time
10:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Red Lion, 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
45m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Lion, PA
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Trip Overview
Red Lion, PA to Haverford, PA is 24.2 miles and takes about 45 minutes via Street Road and West Chester Pike, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and navigating local roads rather than high-speed highway travel. It's a straightforward local journey, perfect for a quick trip where you don't need an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with zero highway share, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and along local streets for the entire 24.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.1 miles on Street Road. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires constant attention to turns and traffic signals, as you'll be on roads like Street Road, West Chester Pike, and Bryn Mawr Avenue. It's less about covering ground quickly and more about navigating a familiar, albeit busy, local network.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Street Road is the longest continuous segment at about 12.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 926 / Street Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.2 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (PA 926 / Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.6 miles (Bryn Mawr Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles (College Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 926 / Street Road
Turn right onto PA 926 / Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
17.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Bryn Mawr Avenue
Turn left onto Bryn Mawr Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
21.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
College Avenue
Turn left onto College Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
24.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Winsor Lane
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
Navigation decision point
5
24.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Street Road | 12.1 mi | 21m |
| West Chester Pike | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Bryn Mawr Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| College Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Darby Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Sproul Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Montgomery Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Railroad Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Street Road
— 12.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Lion, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on Conservatory Road
22 ft
·
4 sec
·
Conservatory Road
2
Turn right onto PA 926
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Street Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on PA 926
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Street Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on PA 926
132 ft
·
4 sec
·
Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn right onto PA 3
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto Bryn Mawr Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Bryn Mawr Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto PA 320
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Sproul Road
8
Turn slight left onto Darby Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Darby Road
9
Turn left onto College Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
College Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on East Railroad Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Railroad Avenue
11
Turn left onto Haverford Station Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Haverford Station Road
12
Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Montgomery Avenue
13
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft
·
23 sec
·
Woodside Road
14
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft
·
18 sec
·
Winsor Lane
15
Turn left
10 ft
·
0 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.01 one way
$8.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in Haverford on Saturday
Local time
10:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
1 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
45m 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 Red Lion, PA to Haverford, PA covers 24.2 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Street Road, West Chester Pike, Bryn Mawr Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Red Lion, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.01 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 24.2 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (PA 926 / Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.6 miles (Bryn Mawr Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles (College Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Red Lion, PA to Haverford, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include First State National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Independence National Historical Park. There are 4 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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