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Trip from Wayne Heights, PA to Haverford, PA

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Drive Time

3h 14m

Distance

154.4 mi

249 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 2m ★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 7m

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

Downtown Wayne Heights, PA, PA

Wayne Heights, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Wayne Heights, PA to Haverford, PA covers 154.4 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Geiser Avenue, East Main Street, Buchanan Trail East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.60 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

77.2 miles from Wayne Heights, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 3h 14m drive with frequent turns across 154.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Geiser Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Wayne Heights, PA to Haverford, PA is easy. At 3h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wayne Heights, PA to Haverford, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Geiser Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
East Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Buchanan Trail East Unavailable Refreshing
Waynesboro Pike Unavailable Refreshing
Orchard Road Unavailable Refreshing
Tract Road Unavailable Refreshing
Boyle Road Unavailable Refreshing
Emmitsburg Road Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Geiser Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on the route

141 ft · 16 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto Geiser Avenue

197 ft · 13 sec · Geiser Avenue
3

Turn right onto East Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
4

Continue on Buchanan Trail East

5.6 mi · 9 min · Buchanan Trail East
5

Continue on Waynesboro Pike

6.1 mi · 8 min · Waynesboro Pike
6

Turn left onto Orchard Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Orchard Road
7

At the end of the road, turn left onto Tract Road

407 ft · 12 sec · Tract Road
8

Turn right onto Boyle Road

2.3 mi · 5 min · Boyle Road
9

At the end of the road, turn left onto Emmitsburg Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Emmitsburg Road
10

Take the ramp right

0.3 mi · 40 sec
11

Merge slight left

35 mi · 44 min
12

Continue straight

1.9 mi · 2 min
13

Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
14

Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

0.3 mi · 38 sec · I 76 East: Philadelphia
15

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

90 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
16

Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

3.9 mi · 6 min · I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
17

Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

0.3 mi · 41 sec · PA 320: Gulph Mills
18

Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

341 ft · 9 sec · PA 320 South: Villanova
19

Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Gulph Road
20

Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

4.3 mi · 9 min · West Montgomery Avenue
21

Turn left onto Woodside Road

525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road
22

Turn left onto Winsor Lane

344 ft · 18 sec · Winsor Lane
23

Turn left

10 ft · 1 sec
24

Arrive at your 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 77.2 miles from Wayne Heights, PA, or about 1h 37m into the drive.

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 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 77.2 miles or 1h 37m 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 39m

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 Wayne Heights, 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 Wayne Heights, PA

This is one driving day of about 154.4 miles and 3h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wayne Heights, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 77.2 mi from Wayne Heights, PA · 1h 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

77 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 77.2 miles from Wayne Heights, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.60 one way

$51.20 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $28.04 $56.07
premium $4.93 $29.94 $59.89
diesel $5.61 $34.09 $68.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.3 0 $16.21 $7.41
Efficient EV 38.6 0 $13.51 $6.18
EV Truck/SUV 61.8 0 $21.62 $9.88

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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 2 days ago

Origin

Wayne Heights, PA

Morning in Wayne Heights on Wednesday

Local time

7:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Haverford, PA

Morning in Haverford on Wednesday

Local time

7:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

23 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

3h 14m 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 Wayne Heights, PA to Haverford, PA covers 154.4 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Geiser Avenue, East Main Street, Buchanan Trail East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.2 miles from Wayne Heights, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.60 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Wayne Heights, PA to Haverford, PA is easy. At 3h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wayne Heights, PA to Haverford, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wayne Heights, PA to Haverford, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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