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Trip from Shamokin Dam, PA to Haverford, PA

Drive Time

2h 48m

Distance

131.8 mi

212 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 37m ★
6 AM
2h 48m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 42m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Shamokin Dam, PA to Haverford, PA covers 131.8 miles and takes about 2h 48m 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, William Penn Highway, State Route 54 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.81 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

65.9 miles from Shamokin Dam, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Shamokin Dam, PA to Haverford, PA covers 131.8 miles and takes about 2h 48m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 37 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 37.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 82.9 miles in near US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 131.8 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 82.9 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 125.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

9
82.9 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 51 Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI A...
7
84.3 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Take the exit toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
8
125.9 mi into trip | ~2h 34m 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
126.3 mi into trip | ~2h 35m 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
126.4 mi into trip | ~2h 35m 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 Along This Route

Between Shamokin Dam, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Lvi Airport, Patp and Scranton.

Lvi Airport

82.9 mi in | ~1h 46m | via US 22

Patp

84.3 mi in | ~1h 47m

Scranton

84.3 mi in | ~1h 47m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 37.4 mi 40m
William Penn Highway 21.6 mi 26m
State Route 54 11.1 mi 13m
Center Avenue 10.6 mi 12m
State Street 10 mi 11m
Sunbury Road 9.4 mi 11m
West Montgomery Avenue 4.3 mi 9m
Gordon Nagle Trail 4 mi 6m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 37.4 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shamokin Dam, PA and Haverford, PA.

1

Start on US 11; US 15

0.1 mi · 12 sec · North Susquehanna Trail
2

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward PA 61 South: Sunbury
3

Continue on PA 61; PA 147

1.5 mi · 2 min · PA 61; PA 147
4

Turn right onto PA 61

1.4 mi · 1 min · Market Street
5

Continue on PA 61

10 mi · 11 min · State Street
6

Turn left onto PA 487

2.3 mi · 3 min · PA 487
7

Turn right onto PA 54

1.5 mi · 1 min · South Market Street
8

Continue on PA 54

11 mi · 13 min · State Route 54
9

Continue on PA 901

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Locust Gap Highway
10

Continue on PA 901

2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
11

Continue on PA 901

9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
12

Continue on PA 901

0.8 mi · 1 min · Sunbury Street
13

Turn right onto PA 901

1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
14

Turn right onto PA 901

4.0 mi · 6 min · Gordon Nagle Trail
15

Continue on PA 901

0.2 mi · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street
16

Turn left onto PA 183

0.7 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Street
17

Turn right onto PA 61

493 ft · 6 sec · Route 61 South
18

Continue on PA 61

11 mi · 12 min · Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Continue on PA 61

2.7 mi · 3 min · Centre Street
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
21

Merge onto I 78; US 22

22 mi · 26 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
22

Keep slight right at fork onto US 22

1.3 mi · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
Exit 51 Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport Use the slight right lane.
23

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton Use the slight right lane.
24

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia Use the right lane.
25

Merge onto I 476; PATP

37 mi · 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Continue on I 476; PATP

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
27

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
28

Continue on I 476

3.4 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
29

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.
30

Keep slight right at fork

521 ft · 12 sec
Exit 16B Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge Use the slight right lane.
31

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Toward Conshohocken Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
32

Turn left onto Matsonford Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Matsonford Road
Use the left lane.
33

Turn left onto PA 320

4.3 mi · 9 min · West Montgomery Avenue
34

Turn left onto Woodside Road

525 ft · 23 sec · Woodside Road
35

Turn left onto Winsor Lane

343 ft · 18 sec · Winsor Lane
36

Turn left

10 ft · 0 sec
37

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.9 miles from Shamokin Dam, PA, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.4 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 65.9 miles or 1h 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 14m

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 Shamokin Dam, 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 Shamokin Dam, PA

This is one driving day of about 131.8 miles and 2h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Shamokin Dam, 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 37.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 65.9 mi from Shamokin Dam, PA · 1h 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

66 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.9 miles from Shamokin Dam, 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.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 127.3
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour $1 near mile 131.8
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 131.8
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 131.8
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 45.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.81 one way

$43.62 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $23.86 $47.73
premium $4.92 $25.54 $51.08
diesel $5.64 $29.28 $58.56

Estimated Tolls: $4.96

Pennsylvania Turnpike (37.4 mi) $4.87
Lehigh Valley Thruway (1.3 mi) $0.09

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

$22

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.5 0 $13.84 $6.33
Efficient EV 33 0 $11.53 $5.27
EV Truck/SUV 52.7 0 $18.45 $8.44

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Shamokin Dam, PA

Morning in Shamokin Dam on Monday

Local time

11:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Haverford, PA

Morning in Haverford on Monday

Local time

11:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Partly Sunny

SW 15 mph 13% chance 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

24 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

2h 48m 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 Shamokin Dam, PA to Haverford, PA covers 131.8 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, William Penn Highway, State Route 54. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.9 miles from Shamokin Dam, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.81 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.
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 22 significant decision points across 131.8 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 82.9 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 125.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Shamokin Dam, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Lvi Airport, Patp and Scranton.

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