Trip from Wilmerding, 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 23m

Distance

279.4 mi

450 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 10m ★

6 AM

5h 23m

8 AM

5h 50m

10 AM

5h 32m

12 PM

5h 30m

3 PM

5h 34m

5 PM

5h 49m

8 PM

5h 15m

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

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Wilmerding, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Wilmerding, PA to Haverford, PA covers 279.4 miles and takes about 5h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lincoln Highway, West Montgomery Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 259.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.32 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

139.7 miles from Wilmerding, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	259.6 mi	4h 42m
Lincoln Highway	8.6 mi	16m
West Montgomery Avenue	4.3 mi	9m
I 76	3.9 mi	6m
South Gulph Road	0.6 mi	1m
Ice Plant Hill Road	0.5 mi	1m
Westinghouse Avenue	0.3 mi	<1m
Greensburg Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 259.6 mi, about 4h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Clara Street

23 ft · 2 sec · Clara Street

Turn right onto Westinghouse Avenue

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Westinghouse Avenue

Continue on Ice Plant Hill Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Ice Plant Hill Road

Continue on Morrelle Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Morrelle Avenue

Turn right onto Miami Street

337 ft · 17 sec · Miami Street

Turn right onto Broadway Street

296 ft · 21 sec · Broadway Street

Turn left onto US 30

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Lincoln Highway

Continue on US 30

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Greensburg Avenue

Continue on US 30

8.4 mi · 16 min · Lincoln Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward PATP, I 76

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · this road

Toward PATP, I 76

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

260 mi · 4 hr 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 330 Toward PA 320: Gulph Mills Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

340 ft · 9 sec

Toward PA 320 South: Villanova Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto PA 320

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Gulph Road

Continue on PA 320

4.3 mi · 9 min · West Montgomery Avenue

Turn left onto Woodside Road

525 ft · 23 sec · Woodside Road

Turn left onto Winsor Lane

343 ft · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

Turn left

10 ft · 0 sec

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 139.7 miles from Wilmerding, PA, or about 2h 42m 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 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 139.7 miles or 2h 42m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haverford, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Wilmerding, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Wilmerding, PA

This is one driving day of about 279.4 miles and 5h 23m.

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

140 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 139.7 miles from Wilmerding, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 179.6

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Exton, Pennsylvania

2 mi

Jodi B's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

2.5 mi

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 179.6

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 259.4

Exton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

Jodi B's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+14128233340

Artesano Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 279.4

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12673318457

Visit website

Hong Kong Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 259.4

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16106962597

Visit website

Esta Esta Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+14123724414

Visit website

Vickey's Soul Grill | Restaurant & Catering

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30

Penn Hills Township, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+14125965367

Visit website

The Village

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–8:30 pm

+17245473529

Visit website

Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 20

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 20

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 59.9

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 20

Hunker, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 59.9

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

+18774943833

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 274.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1 mi into trip | ~2m in | Broadway Street

Turn right onto Broadway Street

Navigation decision point

10.1 mi into trip | ~20m 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

270.1 mi into trip | ~5h 4m 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

273.9 mi into trip | ~5h 10m 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

274.3 mi into trip | ~5h 11m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.32 one way

$92.64 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 98 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$50.73	$101.46
premium	$4.93	$54.19	$108.37
diesel	$5.61	$61.69	$123.38

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: 97.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	83.8	1	$29.34	$13.41
Efficient EV	69.9	0	$24.45	$11.18
EV Truck/SUV	111.8	1	$39.12	$17.88

Gas CO2

98 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (66% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Wilmerding, PA

Afternoon in Wilmerding on Saturday

Local time

3:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Haverford, PA

Afternoon in Haverford on Saturday

Local time

3:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Hancock, MD

140 mi in

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

3 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 23m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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 269.7

Park Closure: Sun, Apr 19 - Park Entrance and Tour Roads Temporarily Closed for Rev Run

Park Closure: Admin Parking Lot Closed Fri 4/17 Until Sun 4/19 at Noon for Rev Run Setup

View on nps.gov

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 173.4

View on nps.gov

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 ~19 min detour Free near mile 67.4

View on nps.gov

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 279.4

View on nps.gov

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 279.4

View on nps.gov

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 211.9

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

279.4 mi in 5h 23m, mostly highway — 259.6 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 259.6 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Lincoln Highway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Broadway 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 279.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 1 miles (Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 270.1 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 23m. Total distance: 279.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 259.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $33.75 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Haverford, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Flight 93 National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Haverford, PA before the return drive.

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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Trip from Wilmerding, PA to Haverford, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Spice Restaurant & Bar

Spice Restaurant & Bar

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

Jodi B's Restaurant

Artesano Cafe

Hong Kong Restaurant

Esta Esta Restaurant

Vickey's Soul Grill | Restaurant & Catering

The Village

Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

EVgo Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Wilmerding, PA

Haverford, PA

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 23m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Flight 93 National Memorial

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

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Are there national parks near this route?

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