Origin
Wayne, PA
Morning in Wayne on Saturday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wayne, 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
15m
Distance
6 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wayne, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wayne, PA to Haverford, PA covers 6 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Lancaster Avenue, West Montgomery Avenue, East County Line Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.7 miles on East Lancaster Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 15m drive with frequent turns across 6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Lancaster Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 2.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 30 / East Lancaster Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 30 / East Lancaster Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (North Ithan Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (Airdale Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 30 / East Lancaster Avenue
Depart onto US 30 / East Lancaster Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
North Ithan Avenue
Turn left onto North Ithan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Airdale Road
At end of road, turn left onto Airdale Road
Navigation decision point
5
6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Winsor Lane
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
Navigation decision point
5
6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Lancaster Avenue | 2.7 mi | 7m |
| West Montgomery Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| East County Line Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Airdale Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Ithan Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Woodside Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Winsor Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Lancaster Avenue
— 2.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wayne, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on US 30
2.7 mi
·
7 min
·
East Lancaster Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto North Ithan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Ithan Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto East County Line Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East County Line Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Airdale Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Airdale Road
5
Turn right onto West Montgomery Avenue
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Montgomery Avenue
6
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft
·
23 sec
·
Woodside Road
7
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft
·
18 sec
·
Winsor Lane
8
Turn left
10 ft
·
0 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.99 one way
$1.99 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.09 | $2.18 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.16 | $2.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.32 | $2.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.63 | $0.29 |
| Efficient EV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.52 | $0.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
7:40 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
19 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
15m 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, PA to Haverford, PA covers 6 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Lancaster Avenue, West Montgomery Avenue, East County Line Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3 miles from Wayne, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.99 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 is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 30 / East Lancaster Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (North Ithan Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (Airdale Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Wayne, 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, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. 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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