Origin
Atglen, PA
Morning in Atglen on Tuesday
Local time
8:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atglen, PA to Haverford, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
44.3 mi
71 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atglen, PA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 44.3 miles, this journey from Atglen to Haverford is a straightforward trek across Pennsylvania that typically takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes. You can easily complete this trip in a single day, making it an efficient choice for those who prefer to avoid overnight stays. Budgeting roughly $7 for fuel should cover your travel costs comfortably. Since the route stays entirely within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent transition through local Pennsylvania landscapes. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that balances distance and time well for a quick excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass | 13.9 mi | 18m |
| US 202 | 9.5 mi | 12m |
| Exton Bypass | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| West Montgomery Avenue | 4.3 mi | 9m |
| Lower Valley Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Octorara Trail | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West 1st Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
— 13.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atglen, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on PA 372
59 ft
·
4 sec
·
Upper Valley Road
2
Turn right onto PA 372
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto PA 372
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Lower Valley Road
4
Turn left onto PA 372
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Limestone Road
5
Continue on PA 372
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West 1st Avenue
6
Turn left onto PA 10
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Church Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on PA 10
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Octorara Trail
8
Turn right onto US 30
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 30
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Exton Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward US 202 North: King of Prussia
12
Merge onto US 202
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
US 202
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Devon Park Drive
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
15
Merge onto I 76
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 330
Toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
340 ft
·
9 sec
Toward PA 320 South: Villanova
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto PA 320
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Gulph Road
19
Continue on PA 320
4.3 mi
·
9 min
·
West 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Atglen, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 5.7 and 39.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 30 / Lincoln Highway
Turn right onto US 30 / Lincoln Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
35.1 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Devon Park Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Devon Park Driv...
7
38.9 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
39.2 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
$7.34 one way
$14.69 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.04 | $16.09 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Haverford, PA
Morning in Haverford on Tuesday
Local time
8:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Frazer, PA
22 mi in
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
17 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
1h 10m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. While about 27% of your trip involves highway travel, the experience is defined by navigating transitions between the Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass, the Exton Bypass, and US 202. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 13.9-mile segment on the Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass. Because the route shifts frequently between faster bypasses and more technical local roads, you should prepare for a varied pace rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in near US 30 / Lincoln Highway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.3 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: at 5.7 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
670 ft
189 ft
Total Climb
461 ft
Total Descent
626 ft
Highest Point
670 ft
~6.3 mi in
Elevation Range
481 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 44.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Haverford, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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