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Trip from West Grove, PA to Haverford, PA

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

1h 1m

Distance

34.2 mi

55 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 56m ★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m

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

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Downtown West Grove, PA, PA

West Grove, PA

Jill Burrow

Trip Overview

The drive from West Grove, PA to Haverford, PA covers 34.2 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Street Road, Kennett-Oxford Bypass, West Chester Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.3 miles on Street Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.67 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

17.1 miles from West Grove, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 34.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Street Road is the longest continuous segment at about 11.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near PA 841; US 1 Alternate Truck / East Evergreen Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.2 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 0.1 miles (PA 841; US 1 Alternate Truck / East Evergreen Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 841; US 1 Alternate Truck / East Evergreen Street

At end of road, turn right onto PA 841; US 1 Alternate Truck / East Evergreen Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward US 1 North

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Toward US 1 North
5
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Merge onto US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
10 mi into trip | ~15m in | PA 52 / Lenape Road

Turn left onto PA 52 / Lenape Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
27.6 mi into trip | ~46m in | Bryn Mawr Avenue

Turn left onto Bryn Mawr Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Street Road 11.3 mi 19m
Kennett-Oxford Bypass 7.6 mi 10m
West Chester Pike 5.4 mi 9m
Bryn Mawr Avenue 2.1 mi 4m
East Baltimore Pike 1.7 mi 3m
College Avenue 1.6 mi 3m
Darby Road 1.5 mi 3m
Lenape Road 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Street Road — 11.3 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

73 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto PA 841

382 ft · 13 sec · Prospect Avenue
3

At end of road, turn right onto PA 841; US 1 Alternate Truck

0.3 mi · 35 sec · East Evergreen Street
4

Turn left onto PA 841; US 1 Alternate Truck

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Chatham Road
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward US 1 North
6

Merge onto US 1

7.6 mi · 10 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on US 1

1.7 mi · 3 min · East Baltimore Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Turn left onto PA 52

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lenape Road
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto PA 926

5.5 mi · 10 min · Street Road
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on PA 926

5.7 mi · 9 min · Street Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on PA 926

132 ft · 4 sec · Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
12

Turn right onto PA 3

5.4 mi · 9 min · West Chester Pike
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn left onto Bryn Mawr Avenue

2.1 mi · 4 min · Bryn Mawr Avenue
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right onto PA 320

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Sproul Road
15

Turn slight left onto Darby Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Darby Road
16

Turn left onto College Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · College Avenue
Use the left lane.
17

Continue on East Railroad Avenue

0.3 mi · 42 sec · East Railroad Avenue
18

Turn left onto Haverford Station Road

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Haverford Station Road
19

Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Montgomery Avenue
20

Turn left onto Woodside Road

525 ft · 23 sec · Woodside Road
21

Turn left onto Winsor Lane

343 ft · 18 sec · Winsor Lane
22

Turn left

10 ft · 0 sec
23

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 17.1 miles from West Grove, PA, or about 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.3 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 34.2 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 17.1 miles or 28m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 49m

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 West Grove, 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 West Grove, PA

This is one driving day of about 34.2 miles and 1h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Grove, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Street Road for about 11.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.1 mi from West Grove, PA · 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

17 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 34.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from West Grove, 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.

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...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 14.2
View on nps.gov
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...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 29.5
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 34.2
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 34.2
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.67 one way

$11.34 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.21 $12.42
premium $4.93 $6.63 $13.27
diesel $5.61 $7.55 $15.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12 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 10.3 0 $3.59 $1.64
Efficient EV 8.6 0 $2.99 $1.37
EV Truck/SUV 13.7 0 $4.79 $2.19

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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

West Grove, PA

Night in West Grove on Tuesday

Local time

9:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Haverford, PA

Night in Haverford on Tuesday

Local time

9:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

21 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

1h 1m 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 West Grove, PA to Haverford, PA covers 34.2 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Street Road, Kennett-Oxford Bypass, West Chester Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.1 miles from West Grove, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.67 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 34.2 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 0.1 miles (PA 841; US 1 Alternate Truck / East Evergreen Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Grove, PA to Haverford, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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