Origin
Boyertown, PA
Morning in Boyertown on Sunday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boyertown, PA to Haverford, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
33.9 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boyertown, PA
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Trip Overview
Boyertown, PA to Haverford, PA is 33.9 miles and takes about 59 minutes via Pottstown Expressway and Swamp Pike, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward drive between these two communities. It's a practical route for a quick commute or a short day trip, with most of the journey on main roads. You'll find this drive to be a mixed bag, so be prepared for changes in scenery and speed as you progress. It's an easy one-day trip with minimal planning needed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pottstown Expressway | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| Swamp Pike | 7.5 mi | 14m |
| West Montgomery Avenue | 4.3 mi | 9m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| County Line Expressway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| East Philadelphia Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| North Lewis Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South Gulph Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pottstown Expressway
— 11.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boyertown, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on North Reading Avenue
20 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Reading Avenue
2
Turn left onto PA 73
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Philadelphia Avenue
3
Continue on Swamp Pike
7.3 mi
·
14 min
·
Swamp Pike
4
Enter roundabout onto Swamp Pike
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Swamp Pike
5
Continue on Swamp Pike
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Swamp Pike
6
Continue on North Lewis Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Lewis Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 422 East
8
Merge onto US 422
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Pottstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 422
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
County Line Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia
11
Keep slight right at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 76
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 330
Toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
340 ft
·
9 sec
Toward PA 320 South: Villanova
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto PA 320
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Gulph Road
16
Continue on PA 320
4.3 mi
·
9 min
·
West Montgomery Avenue
17
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft
·
23 sec
·
Woodside Road
18
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft
·
18 sec
·
Winsor Lane
19
Turn left
10 ft
·
0 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Boyertown, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 11.4 and 28.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 422 / Pottstown Expressway
Merge onto US 422 / Pottstown Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
24.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turn...
7
25 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
7
28.4 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
28.8 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
$5.62 one way
$11.24 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.16 | $12.31 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.57 | $13.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 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 | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
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.
Destination
Haverford, PA
Morning in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
59m 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?
This route presents a mixed drive, with 46% of the journey on highways. Expect to cover a longest stretch of 11.2 miles on the Pottstown Expressway, which offers a more continuous, faster pace. As you transition off the expressway, the drive will likely become more local, with changes in speed limits and road conditions along Swamp Pike and West Montgomery Avenue. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and more community-oriented driving, so keep an eye on your surroundings as the road character shifts.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.2 mi on Pottstown Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.4 miles in near US 422 / Pottstown Expressway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 33.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles (US 422 / Pottstown Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Boyertown, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward King Of Prussia and Philadelphia.
King Of Prussia
24.8 mi in
|
~41m
Philadelphia
24.8 mi in
|
~41m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 33.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.2 miles on Pottstown Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 11.4 miles (US 422 / Pottstown Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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