Spanning 250.1 miles across Pennsylvania, this trip from Black Lick to Haverford is a manageable journey that typically takes about 5 hours and 10 minutes behind the wheel. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, you should plan for a full day of travel rather than a quick sprint. Budgeting approximately $41 for fuel is a smart way to prepare for the trip's costs. Since the drive is designed to be completed in a single day, you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations unless you prefer a slower pace. Navigating through the Northeast, you will rely on local routes like Palmerton Road, William Penn Highway, and PA 403 to reach your destination. It is a straightforward trip that rewards drivers who prefer local roads over the monotony of major interstates.
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
125.1 miles from Black Lick, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi
3h 16m
Quaker Valley Road
14.2 mi
20m
Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi
14m
William Penn Highway
9.5 mi
13m
Cramer Pike
7.9 mi
13m
West Montgomery Avenue
4.3 mi
9m
I 76
3.9 mi
6m
Scalp Avenue
3.8 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 181 mi, about 3h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Lick, PA and Haverford, PA.
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Start on Cripps Street
165 ft·9 sec·Cripps Street
2
Turn right onto Palmerton Road
2.1 mi·5 min·Palmerton Road
3
Continue on Palmerton Road
230 ft·8 sec·Palmerton Road
4
Turn left onto US 22
9.5 mi·13 min·William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown
6
Turn right onto PA 403
7.9 mi·13 min·Cramer Pike
7
Continue on PA 403
1.2 mi·2 min·Cooper Avenue
8
Turn left onto Iron Street
0.9 mi·2 min·Iron Street
9
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
0.3 mi·43 sec·4th Avenue
10
At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 403
0.2 mi·28 sec·Broad Street
11
Continue on PA 56; PA 403
0.7 mi·1 min·Roosevelt Boulevard
12
Continue on PA 56; PA 403
2.1 mi·3 min·Johns Street
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
14
At end of road, turn left onto Bedford Street
1.6 mi·3 min·Bedford Street
15
Continue on Scalp Avenue
0.1 mi·11 sec·Scalp Avenue
16
Enter roundabout onto Scalp Avenue
145 ft·2 sec·Scalp Avenue
17
Continue on Scalp Avenue
3.7 mi·6 min·Scalp Avenue
18
Continue on PA 56
11 mi·14 min·Clear Shade Drive
19
Continue on PA 56
14 mi·20 min·Quaker Valley Road
20
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
21
Merge onto I 99; US 220
2.2 mi·2 min·I 99; US 220
22
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
23
Keep slight right at fork
284 ft·8 sec
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
24
Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS
0.2 mi·26 sec·Business 220
25
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
27
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
181 mi·3 hr 16 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
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.
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 330Toward PA 320: Gulph MillsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight right at fork
340 ft·9 sec
Toward PA 320 South: VillanovaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Turn straight onto PA 320
0.6 mi·1 min·South Gulph Road
32
Continue on PA 320
4.3 mi·9 min·West Montgomery Avenue
33
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft·23 sec·Woodside Road
34
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft·18 sec·Winsor Lane
35
Turn left
10 ft·0 sec
36
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy, local route, prioritize a morning departure to ensure you reach Haverford before evening fatigue sets in. You should plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the 250.1-mile trek and keep your focus sharp on the winding sections of PA 403 and William Penn Highway. Keep your fuel budget of $41 in mind, and consider filling up before you leave Black Lick to avoid searching for pumps along the more rural stretches of the drive. The flexibility of a one-day trip allows you to adjust your pace based on traffic or personal preference. Most importantly, pay close attention to the frequent turns on this route, as they will dictate your travel speed more than typical highway speed limits would.
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 125.1 miles from Black Lick, PA, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 181 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 55 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.1 miles or 2h 46m 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 13m
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 Black Lick, 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 Black Lick, PA
This is one driving day of about 250.1 miles and 5h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Black Lick, 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 181 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 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 22.1 and 245 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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22.1 mi into trip|~37m in|PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street
At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
59.4 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
8
240.8 mi into trip|~4h 52m 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
7
244.7 mi into trip|~4h 58m 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
245 mi into trip|~4h 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
$41.46 one way
$82.93 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg88 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$45.41
$90.82
premium
$4.93
$48.50
$97.01
diesel
$5.61
$55.22
$110.44
Estimated Tolls: $23.54
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(181 mi)$23.54
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
$41
Tolls
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
75
0
$26.26
$12.00
Efficient EV
62.5
0
$21.88
$10.00
EV Truck/SUV
100
1
$35.01
$16.01
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 19, 2026
Origin
Black Lick, PA
Morning
in Black Lick on Sunday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Haverford, PA
Morning
in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
125 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
4 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
5h 10m 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.
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...
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...
3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 241.5
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 25.9
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 250.1
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...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 181.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a hands-on driving experience, as this route avoids major highways entirely, maintaining a 0% highway share. You will navigate a series of technical, turn-heavy stretches that require your full attention and keep you engaged throughout the 5-hour and 10-minute duration. The road personality shifts away from the high-speed, predictable nature of an interstate grind, favoring instead the winding character of state and local roads. Because you are avoiding major arterials, the drive feels consistent and intimate, allowing you to focus on the road ahead rather than merging into dense traffic. This is a journey for those who enjoy the tactile nature of maneuvering through local terrain rather than cruising on cruise control.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 181 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Quaker Valley Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.1 miles in near PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street.
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 23 significant decision points across 250.1 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 22.1 miles (PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 59.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 240.8 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,154 ft285 ft
Total Climb
1,635 ft
Total Descent
2,369 ft
Highest Point
2,154 ft
~35.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,869 ft
Notable High Points
2,154 ft at ~35.7 miles+938 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Black Lick, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Patp: Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh
58 mi in|~1h 31m
Harrisburg
58 mi in|~1h 31m
Patp: Pittsburgh
59.2 mi in|~1h 34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 10m. Total distance: 250.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 181 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $23.54 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.1 miles (PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 59.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 240.8 miles (I 76): 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 Johnstown Flood 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 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 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.
