Spanning 269.5 miles across Pennsylvania, this journey from Burrell to Haverford typically takes about 4 hours and 28 minutes of active driving time. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, you should budget roughly $45 for fuel. This trip is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stop. You will navigate primarily via US 22 East, the William Penn Highway, and PA 403. Since the entire drive stays within the Northeast region, you can expect consistent road conditions throughout the trip.
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
126.8 miles from Burrell, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 48m 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
William Penn Highway
13.5 mi
18m
Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi
14m
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 Burrell, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on PA 217
1.5 mi·3 min·PA 217
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward US 22 East, US 119 North
3
Merge onto US 22; US 119
14 mi·18 min·William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown
5
Turn right onto PA 403
7.9 mi·13 min·Cramer Pike
6
Continue on PA 403
1.2 mi·2 min·Cooper Avenue
7
Turn left onto Iron Street
0.9 mi·2 min·Iron Street
8
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
0.3 mi·43 sec·4th Avenue
9
At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 403
0.2 mi·28 sec·Broad Street
10
Continue on PA 56; PA 403
0.7 mi·1 min·Roosevelt Boulevard
11
Continue on PA 56; PA 403
2.1 mi·3 min·Johns Street
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
13
At end of road, turn left onto Bedford Street
1.6 mi·3 min·Bedford Street
14
Continue on Scalp Avenue
0.1 mi·11 sec·Scalp Avenue
15
Enter roundabout onto Scalp Avenue
145 ft·2 sec·Scalp Avenue
16
Continue on Scalp Avenue
3.7 mi·6 min·Scalp Avenue
17
Continue on PA 56
11 mi·14 min·Clear Shade Drive
18
Continue on PA 56
14 mi·20 min·Quaker Valley Road
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
20
Merge onto I 99; US 220
2.2 mi·2 min·I 99; US 220
21
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
22
Keep slight right at fork
284 ft·8 sec
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
23
Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS
0.2 mi·26 sec·Business 220
24
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
26
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
181 mi·3 hr 16 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
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.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 330Toward PA 320: Gulph MillsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork
340 ft·9 sec
Toward PA 320 South: VillanovaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn straight onto PA 320
0.6 mi·1 min·South Gulph Road
31
Continue on PA 320
4.3 mi·9 min·West Montgomery Avenue
32
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft·23 sec·Woodside Road
33
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft·18 sec·Winsor Lane
34
Turn left
10 ft·0 sec
35
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hour and 28 minute duration, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel during the 269.5-mile trek. Departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid localized congestion and ensure a smoother flow through the tighter turns. Since you aren't relying on high-speed interstates, keep a close watch on your fuel gauge, as local road driving can vary your consumption compared to highway cruising. Use the flexibility of this one-day itinerary to adjust your pace based on the specific traffic patterns you encounter on US 22 and PA 403. Prioritize comfort, as the technical nature of these roads makes frequent, brief breaks essential for staying alert.
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 126.8 miles from Burrell, PA, or about 2h 48m 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 56 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.8 miles or 2h 48m 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 16m
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 Burrell, 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 Burrell, PA
This is one driving day of about 253.7 miles and 5h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Burrell, 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 25.7 and 248.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
25.7 mi into trip|~41m 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
62.9 mi into trip|~1h 38m 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
244.4 mi into trip|~4h 55m 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
248.3 mi into trip|~5h 2m 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
248.6 mi into trip|~5h 2m 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
$44.65 one way
$89.29 round trip
$4.47/gal25.4 MPG avg89 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.89
$48.82
$97.64
premium
$5.23
$52.20
$104.40
diesel
$6.18
$61.72
$123.43
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
$45
Tolls
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$93–$118
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
76.1
0
$26.64
$12.18
Efficient EV
63.4
0
$22.20
$10.15
EV Truck/SUV
101.5
1
$35.52
$16.24
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% 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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Burrell, PA
Morning
in Burrell on Sunday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Sunny
N 9 to 14 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 7:47AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:10AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Haverford, PA
Morning
in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
N 15 mph36% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 7:47AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:10AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
45°F
State Line, PA
127 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 14m 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.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 244.9
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...
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...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 26.2
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 253.7
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 183.7
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 experience behind the wheel, as this route features no highway stretches, keeping you entirely on local roads. The path is defined by its turn-heavy nature, requiring your full attention as you navigate through the Pennsylvania landscape. You will find yourself constantly adjusting to the rhythm of local traffic rather than cruising on a monotonous interstate. Because the route lacks long, uninterrupted highway segments, the drive feels more like a sequence of connected segments rather than one long, fast-paced haul. Be prepared for a technical drive that demands engagement from start to finish.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 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 25.7 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 253.7 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 25.7 miles (PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 62.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 244.4 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
1,702 ft319 ft
Total Climb
1,205 ft
Total Descent
1,844 ft
Highest Point
1,702 ft
~36.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,383 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Burrell, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Johnstown, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Patp: Pittsburgh.
Johnstown
15.2 mi in|~22m
Pittsburgh
61.6 mi in|~1h 35m
Harrisburg
61.6 mi in|~1h 35m
Patp: Pittsburgh
62.8 mi in|~1h 38m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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 5h 14m. Total distance: 253.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). 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.
Yes — we found about 18 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 18 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.7 miles (PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 62.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 244.4 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument 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 10.5 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.
