Beaver, PA to Haverford, PA is 321.9 miles and takes about 6h 6m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $54 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays entirely within Pennsylvania, taking you across the state on a primarily highway route. Given its relatively short duration and the direct path, this trip is well-suited for a single day of travel. You'll encounter a high percentage of highway driving, making it a straightforward transit between these two points in the Northeast region.
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
161 miles from Beaver, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
298.7 mi
5h 24m
Freedom Crider Road
4.4 mi
6m
West Montgomery Avenue
4.3 mi
9m
I 76
3.9 mi
6m
PA 51
3.4 mi
4m
Freedom Road
2.5 mi
4m
Crows Run Road
1.5 mi
2m
South Gulph Road
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 298.7 mi, about 5h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaver, PA and Haverford, PA.
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Start on PA 68
0.5 mi·1 min·3rd Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 68
0.4 mi·37 sec·PA 68
Toward RochesterUse the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Take the exit onto PA 51
3.4 mi·4 min·PA 51
Toward PA 51 South, PA 65 South: PittsburghUse the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Crows Run Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Crows Run Road
5
Continue on Freedom Crider Road
2.0 mi·2 min·Freedom Crider Road
6
Enter roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road
102 ft·1 sec·Freedom Crider Road
7
Continue on Freedom Crider Road
2.4 mi·3 min·Freedom Crider Road
8
Continue on Freedom Road
2.5 mi·4 min·Freedom Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 19
0.2 mi·26 sec·Perry Highway
Use the right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, HarrisburgUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 76 East: HarrisburgUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
13
Merge onto I 76; PATP
299 mi·5 hr 24 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto I 76
3.9 mi·6 min·I 76
Exit 326Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, PhiladelphiaUse the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 330Toward PA 320: Gulph MillsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
340 ft·9 sec
Toward PA 320 South: VillanovaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto PA 320
0.6 mi·1 min·South Gulph Road
18
Continue on PA 320
4.3 mi·9 min·West Montgomery Avenue
19
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft·23 sec·Woodside Road
20
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft·18 sec·Winsor Lane
21
Turn left
10 ft·0 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of just over 6 hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and minimize potential rush hour impacts, especially as you approach your destination. While the drive is mostly highway, the 298.7-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike means you'll want to plan for at least one fuel and rest stop. Consider stopping around the halfway point to break up the driving and stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as services can be spaced out on longer highway segments.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 161 miles from Beaver, PA, or about 3h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 298.7 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 71 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 161 miles or 3h 2m 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 54m
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 Beaver, 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 Beaver, PA
This is one driving day of about 321.9 miles and 6h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Beaver, 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 298.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 312.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|PA 68
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 68 toward Rochester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Rochester
7
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in|PA 51
Take the exit onto PA 51 toward PA 51 South, PA 65 South: Pittsburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 51 South, PA 65 South: Pittsburgh
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12.9 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
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, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
7
13 mi into trip|~20m in
Keep slight left 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
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312.6 mi into trip|~5h 47m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.22 one way
$112.44 round trip
$4.44/gal25.4 MPG avg113 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$61.55
$123.11
premium
$5.20
$65.85
$131.70
diesel
$6.28
$79.54
$159.07
Estimated Tolls: $38.84
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(298.7 mi)$38.84
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
$56
Tolls
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$120–$145
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
96.6
1
$33.80
$15.45
Efficient EV
80.5
0
$28.17
$12.88
EV Truck/SUV
128.8
1
$45.07
$20.60
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Beaver, PA
Evening
in Beaver on Friday
Local time
6:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
N 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 10:42PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Haverford, PA
Evening
in Haverford on Friday
Local time
6:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Widespread Frost then Sunny
N 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 10:42PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
63°F
Oil City, PA
161 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 6m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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.
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...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 210.9
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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 310.8
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...
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...
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 321.9
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 255.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 95% highway, meaning you'll spend almost the entire 321.9 miles on major roadways. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 298.7 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Surface roads like Freedom Crider Road and West Montgomery Avenue will only appear for a brief period at the beginning and end of your drive. Expect a consistent flow of traffic with numerous exits and entrances as you traverse the state.
95% 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: 298.7 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Freedom Crider Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near PA 68.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 321.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (PA 68): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (PA 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Haverford Township is a region of Delaware County in Southeastern Pennsylvania. It is a western suburb of Philadelphia. About 50,000 people live in Haverford Township. It was founded by the Welsh Quakers in 1681 and purchased by William Penn.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 6m. Total distance: 321.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 6m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 298.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $38.84 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.
Yes — we found about 21 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.
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. There are 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (PA 68): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (PA 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Valley Forge National Historical Park 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 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.2 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.
