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Trip from Brookville, 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

5h 18m

Distance

282.7 mi

455 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
5h 5m ★
6 AM
5h 19m
8 AM
5h 46m
10 AM
5h 28m
12 PM
5h 26m
3 PM
5h 30m
5 PM
5h 44m
8 PM
5h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

borough of Pennsylvania, United States

Brookville, PA

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Trip Overview

Spanning 261.9 miles across Pennsylvania, this journey from Brookville to Haverford typically takes about 4 hours and 31 minutes of driving time. Because the trip is relatively straightforward, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $43 on fuel, making it a manageable addition to your travel budget. You will navigate a mix of thoroughfares, including E Main St, State Route 28 North, and the Keystone Shortway. Since both your starting point and destination are nestled within the Northeast region, you will remain within the same general territory throughout your transit. It is a practical route for those looking to traverse the state efficiently while keeping travel logistics simple.

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

141.4 miles from Brookville, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 194.7 mi 3h 31m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 75.1 mi 1h 21m
West Montgomery Avenue 4.3 mi 9m
Mid-County Expressway 3.4 mi 4m
State Route 28 North 1.1 mi 1m
Matsonford Road 0.9 mi 1m
E Main St 0.6 mi 1m
Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 194.7 mi, about 3h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookville, PA and Haverford, PA.

1

Start on US 322; PA 28

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
2

Continue on US 322; PA 28

0.6 mi · 1 min · E Main St
3

Continue on US 322; PA 28

1.1 mi · 1 min · State Route 28 North
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
5

Merge onto I 80

195 mi · 3 hr 31 min · Keystone Shortway
6

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
9

Merge onto I 476; PATP

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 476; PATP

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
12

Continue on I 476

3.4 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 16 Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork

521 ft · 12 sec
Exit 16B Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Toward Conshohocken Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

Turn left onto Matsonford Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Matsonford Road
Use the left lane.
17

Turn left onto PA 320

4.3 mi · 9 min · West Montgomery Avenue
18

Turn left onto Woodside Road

525 ft · 23 sec · Woodside Road
19

Turn left onto Winsor Lane

343 ft · 18 sec · Winsor Lane
20

Turn left

10 ft · 0 sec
21

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 4 hour and 31 minute duration, aim to depart early in the day to avoid peak traffic on local roads. With only one recommended stop planned, you have plenty of flexibility to stretch your legs whenever you feel the need. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $43 estimated cost can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency and local pricing along the way. Since this is a turn-heavy route, double-check your navigation settings before you pull out of Brookville to ensure you stay on track through the winding local sections. Taking advantage of that single scheduled stop will help you maintain focus during the more technical portions of the drive toward Haverford.

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 141.4 miles from Brookville, PA, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 194.7 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 62 miles or 1h 9m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 141.4 miles or 2h 35m 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 15m

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 Brookville, 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 Brookville, PA

This is one driving day of about 282.7 miles and 5h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Brookville, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 194.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Catawissa, PA

141 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

Clearfield, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Catawissa, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 141.4 miles from Brookville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 194.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Farm Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 37.4

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18142054405

Visit website

Farm Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 37.4

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18142054405

Visit website

Artesano Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 261.9

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12673318457

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 37.4

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 18.7

DuBois, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 149.7

Nescopeck, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Brookville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 18.7

Falls Creek, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Brookville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

SWTCH Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 168.4

Drums, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447982438

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 168.4

Mountain Top, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Fischer's Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 243.2

Harleysville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+12153687602

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 198.1 and 277.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
198.1 mi into trip | ~3h 38m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 476 South: Allentown
7
273.2 mi into trip | ~5h in | I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
8
276.8 mi into trip | ~5h 5m in

Take the exit toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge

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 16 Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Vall...
8
277.1 mi into trip | ~5h 5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 16B Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
8
277.2 mi into trip | ~5h 6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Conshohocken

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Conshohocken

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.87 one way

$93.74 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 99 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $51.33 $102.66
premium $4.93 $54.83 $109.65
diesel $5.61 $62.42 $124.83

Estimated Tolls: $9.76

Pennsylvania Turnpike (75.1 mi) $9.76

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

$47

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 98.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 84.8 1 $29.68 $13.57
Efficient EV 70.7 0 $24.74 $11.31
EV Truck/SUV 113.1 1 $39.58 $18.09

Gas CO2

99 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brookville, PA

Morning in Brookville on Sunday

Local time

10:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Haverford, PA

Morning in Haverford on Sunday

Local time

10:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

23 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

5h 18m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend your time navigating local roads rather than cruising on major freeways. You will transition through various segments, including E Main St and State Route 28 North, which keep the experience dynamic and interactive. Because the path relies heavily on local infrastructure, the pace is dictated by turns and changes in road type rather than long, high-speed stretches. You should anticipate a more technical driving experience compared to standard cross-country highway travel.

Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 194.7 mi on Keystone Shortway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 198.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 282.7 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 198.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 273.2 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 276.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Brookville, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

Patp

197.2 mi in | ~3h 36m

Allentown

197.2 mi in | ~3h 36m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 18m. Total distance: 282.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 194.7 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $9.76 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 198.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 273.2 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 276.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.6 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.

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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