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Trip from Trafford, 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

5h 18m

Distance

277.4 mi

446 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 5m ★
6 AM
5h 18m
8 AM
5h 45m
10 AM
5h 28m
12 PM
5h 25m
3 PM
5h 29m
5 PM
5h 44m
8 PM
5h 10m

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

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Trafford, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Trafford, PA to Haverford, PA covers 277.4 miles and takes about 5h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, West Montgomery Avenue, I 76 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 259.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.99 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

138.7 miles from Trafford, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 18m. Total distance: 277.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 18m highway drive covering 277.4 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and West Montgomery Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 259.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 259.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and West Montgomery Avenue. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 130 / 5th Street.

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 277.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 130 / 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 268.1 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 15 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 130 / 5th Street

Turn left onto PA 130 / 5th Street

Navigation decision point

7
8.1 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
8
268.1 mi into trip | ~4h 59m 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
7
271.9 mi into trip | ~5h 5m 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
7
272.3 mi into trip | ~5h 6m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 259.6 mi 4h 42m
West Montgomery Avenue 4.3 mi 9m
I 76 3.9 mi 6m
Brinton Avenue 3.7 mi 6m
Water Street 1.7 mi 2m
Lincoln Highway 1.3 mi 2m
South Gulph Road 0.6 mi 1m
Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 259.6 mi, about 4h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Duquesne Avenue

29 ft · 7 sec · Duquesne Avenue
2

Turn left onto PA 130

508 ft · 16 sec · 5th Street
3

Turn left onto PA 993

3.7 mi · 6 min · Brinton Avenue
4

Continue on PA 993

1.7 mi · 2 min · Water Street
5

Turn right onto PA 993

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Main Street
6

Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
7

Turn right onto Chestnut Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Chestnut Street
8

Continue on 10th Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · 10th Street
9

Turn left onto US 30

1.3 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward PATP, I 76
11

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · this road
Toward PATP, I 76
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto I 76; PATP

260 mi · 4 hr 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

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.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 330 Toward PA 320: Gulph Mills Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork

340 ft · 9 sec
Toward PA 320 South: Villanova Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn straight onto PA 320

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Gulph Road
18

Continue on PA 320

4.3 mi · 9 min · West Montgomery Avenue
19

Turn left 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

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 138.7 miles from Trafford, PA, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 259.6 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 61 miles or 1h 13m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 138.7 miles or 2h 38m 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 15m

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 Trafford, 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 Trafford, PA

This is one driving day of about 277.4 miles and 5h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Trafford, 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 259.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 138.7 mi from Trafford, PA · 2h 38m into the drive

borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chambersburg, PA

139 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

Cumberland, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chambersburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 138.7 miles from Trafford, 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 259.6 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.

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...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 267.8
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 162.6
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 57.4
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 277.4
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 277.4
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...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 210.4
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.99 one way

$91.98 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 97 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $50.37 $100.74
premium $4.93 $53.80 $107.60
diesel $5.61 $61.25 $122.49

Estimated Tolls: $33.75

Pennsylvania Turnpike (259.6 mi) $33.75

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

$46

Tolls

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$105–$130

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 97.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 83.2 1 $29.13 $13.32
Efficient EV 69.4 0 $24.27 $11.10
EV Truck/SUV 111 1 $38.84 $17.75

Gas CO2

97 kg

EV CO2

32 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Trafford, PA

Late night in Trafford on Saturday

Local time

1:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Haverford, PA

Late night in Haverford on Saturday

Local time

1:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

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

25 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

5h 18m 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 Trafford, PA to Haverford, PA covers 277.4 miles and takes about 5h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, West Montgomery Avenue, I 76. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 138.7 miles from Trafford, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.99 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 277.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 130 / 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 268.1 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Trafford, PA to Haverford, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Flight 93 National Memorial. There are 6 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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