Origin
Tinicum, PA
Night in Tinicum on Friday
Local time
9:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Tinicum, 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 6m
Distance
41.6 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tinicum, PA
Little Flower
Trip Overview
Tinicum, PA to Haverford, PA is 41.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via Pennsylvania Turnpike and Easton Road, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward connection between these two points. It's a practical drive, suitable for a single day, with a moderate highway component. You can expect a typical driving experience for this part of the country, making it a convenient option for getting from point A to point B without significant detours.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 41.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route features a mixed drive profile, with about 30% of the journey on highways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 8.6 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a period of faster travel. As you transition off the turnpike, expect the roads to become more local, with segments on South Easton Road and Easton Road. This change in road type means you'll likely experience varied traffic conditions and speed limits as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 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 8.6 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 22.1 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 41.6 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 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles: 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.
8
22.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
7
22.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
8
35.7 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
36 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
36.1 mi into trip
|
~53m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tinicum, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Allentown, Chester, Valley Forge and Conshohocken.
Patp: Philadelphia
22.1 mi in
|
~35m
Harrisburg
22.1 mi in
|
~35m
Allentown
31.4 mi in
|
~46m
Chester
31.5 mi in
|
~47m
Valley Forge
35.7 mi in
|
~53m
Conshohocken
36.1 mi in
|
~53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| South Easton Road | 8.6 mi | 15m |
| Easton Road | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| West Montgomery Avenue | 4.3 mi | 9m |
| Doylestown Bypass | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| East Dark Hollow Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Dark Hollow Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 8.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tinicum, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on Smithtown Road
139 ft
·
6 sec
·
Smithtown Road
2
Turn straight onto East Dark Hollow Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Dark Hollow Road
3
Continue on Dark Hollow Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Dark Hollow Road
4
Continue on PA 413
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Old Easton Road
5
Continue on PA 413
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Old Easton Road
6
Turn left onto PA 611
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Easton Road
7
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 611
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Easton Road
8
Continue on PA 611
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Doylestown Bypass
9
Continue on PA 611
8.6 mi
·
15 min
·
South Easton Road
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
Use the right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 276; PATP
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 20
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester
15
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
17
Continue on I 476
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
18
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.
19
Keep slight right at fork
521 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 16B
Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Conshohocken
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto Matsonford Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Matsonford Road
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto PA 320
4.3 mi
·
9 min
·
West Montgomery Avenue
23
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft
·
23 sec
·
Woodside Road
24
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft
·
18 sec
·
Winsor Lane
25
Turn left
10 ft
·
0 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.8 mi from Tinicum, PA · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Tinicum, 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
$6.90 one way
$13.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.55 | $15.11 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.18 | $18.37 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.18
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(9.1 mi)
$1.18
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Haverford, PA
Night in Haverford on Friday
Local time
9:56 PM
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
7 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 6m 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 Tinicum, PA to Haverford, PA covers 41.6 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, South Easton Road, Easton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.8 miles from Tinicum, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.90 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 41.6 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 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Tinicum, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Allentown, Chester, Valley Forge and Conshohocken.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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