Origin
Brookhaven, PA
Morning in Brookhaven on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, 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
26m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookhaven, PA
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Trip Overview
This 13.6-mile trip from Brookhaven to Haverford, Pennsylvania, should take about 29 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward local drive, making it perfect for a single day trip with no need for an overnight stay. You'll be traveling primarily on East 22nd Street and MacDade Boulevard. With a low estimated fuel cost of just $2, this route is very budget-friendly. The drive offers a simple way to get from point A to point B within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. It's a practical choice for a quick local journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-County Expressway | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| West Ardmore Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Ellis Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Edgmont Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 22nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Macdade Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lawrence Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Chester Pike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mid-County Expressway
— 7.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on PA 352
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Edgmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto East 22nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 22nd Street
3
Turn straight onto MacDade Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
MacDade Boulevard
4
Continue on Macdade Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Macdade Boulevard
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 476 Northbound: Plymouth Meeting
6
Merge onto I 476
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 9
Toward PA 3: Broomall, Upper Darby
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto PA 3
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Chester Pike
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto Lawrence Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Lawrence Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Ellis Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Ellis Road
11
Turn left onto West Ardmore Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Ardmore Avenue
12
Turn left onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Lancaster Avenue
13
Turn right onto Woodside Road
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Woodside Road
14
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft
·
18 sec
·
Winsor Lane
15
Turn left
10 ft
·
0 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 14.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward I 476 Northbound: Plymouth Meeting
Navigation decision point
Toward I 476 Northbound: Plymouth Meeting
8
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward PA 3: Broomall, Upper Darby
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 9
Toward PA 3: Broomall, Upper Darby
7
10.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Turn right onto PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
10.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Lawrence Road
Turn left onto Lawrence Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Woodside Road
Turn right onto Woodside Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.44 one way
$4.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
28 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
26m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 for this entire 13.6-mile journey, as the highway share is 0%. You won't encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches, suggesting frequent intersections and traffic lights. The route primarily follows East 22nd Street and MacDade Boulevard, keeping you on local roads for the duration. This means you'll be navigating through familiar suburban landscapes rather than open highways. The road's personality is that of a typical community connector, requiring your attention at various points.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Mid-County Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 14.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles (PA 3 / West Chester Pike): 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.
On the drive from Brookhaven, PA to Haverford, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Upper Darby along the way.
Upper Darby
10.2 mi in
|
~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on Mid-County Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles (PA 3 / West Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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