Origin
Chester, PA
Late night in Chester on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chester, 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
28m
Distance
15 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chester, PA
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Trip Overview
Chester, PA to Haverford, PA is 15 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Mid-County Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip entirely within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. You'll primarily be on a major expressway, making it a quick and efficient journey for those needing to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Given the minimal driving time, it's ideal for a same-day excursion or a quick commute, allowing you to focus on your destination rather than the road itself.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-County Expressway | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| West Ardmore Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Ellis Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Lawrence Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Delaware Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 9th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Chester Pike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Madison Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mid-County Expressway
— 8.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on East 5th Street
274 ft
·
17 sec
·
East 5th Street
2
Turn left onto PA 320
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Madison Street
3
Turn right onto US 13 Business
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East 9th Street
4
Turn left onto US 13
424 ft
·
16 sec
·
Morton Avenue
5
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Chestnut Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
7
Merge onto I 95
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Delaware Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 476
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 9
Toward PA 3: Broomall, Upper Darby
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto PA 3
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Chester Pike
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto Lawrence Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Lawrence Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Ellis Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Ellis Road
15
Turn left onto West Ardmore Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Ardmore Avenue
16
Turn left onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Lancaster Avenue
17
Turn right onto Woodside Road
0.2 mi
·
47 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 10.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
7
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
8
10.4 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
10.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Turn right onto PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
10.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Lawrence Road
Turn left onto Lawrence Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 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 | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
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
Late night in Haverford on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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 drive offers a mixed experience, with 57% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.2 miles along the Mid-County Expressway. Expect a good portion of your journey to be on this higher-speed road, interspersed with segments on local roads like West Ardmore Avenue and Ellis Road. The character shifts from expressway travel to more local, potentially slower-paced driving as you approach your destination, requiring a slight adjustment in your driving style.
57% 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: 8.2 mi on Mid-County Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 15 miles you will encounter 17 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 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 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.
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 Chester, PA to Haverford, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Upper Darby along the way.
Upper Darby
10.4 mi in
|
~16m
About the Cities
Starting in Chester, PA
Full guide →Founded 1682
Chester is a city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Chester is a suburb of the city of Philadelphia. The current population estimate is 30,409. The city is predominantly made up of African Americans, making up 79% of the population. Chester is known for poverty and high crime, as almost 40% of residents live below the poverty line.
Top landmarks
- • Chester Waterside Station of the Philadelphia Electric Company
- • 1724 Chester Courthouse — historic courthouse in Chester, Pennsylvania
- • William Penn Landing Site
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). 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 8.2 miles on Mid-County 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 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park (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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