Traveling from Ellwood City to Haverford covers 328.8 miles across the state of Pennsylvania. Clocking in at approximately 5 hours and 19 minutes of driving time, this trip is manageable as a single-day journey for most drivers. You should budget about $53 for fuel to complete the trek. Since the route is entirely local, it avoids major highway systems, offering a distinct alternative to standard interstate travel. Whether you are heading east for business or a visit, this direct path through the Northeast region keeps your travel logistics straightforward and predictable.
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
164.5 miles from Ellwood City, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
314.2 mi
5h 41m
West Montgomery Avenue
4.3 mi
9m
I 76
3.9 mi
6m
Big Beaver Boulevard
1.8 mi
2m
River Road
1.7 mi
3m
East Lawrence Avenue
1.3 mi
3m
South Gulph Road
0.6 mi
1m
Arthur Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 314.2 mi, about 5h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellwood City, PA and Haverford, PA.
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Start on Keystone Way
36 ft·4 sec·Keystone Way
2
Turn right onto PA 65; PA 288; PA 351 Truck
220 ft·11 sec·Fountain Avenue
3
Turn left onto PA 351 Truck
0.2 mi·33 sec·5th Street
4
Turn right onto PA 351
1.3 mi·3 min·East Lawrence Avenue
5
Continue on PA 351
1.7 mi·3 min·River Road
6
Turn right onto PA 351
0.3 mi·54 sec·Arthur Street
7
Turn left onto PA 18
1.6 mi·2 min·Big Beaver Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on PA 18
0.2 mi·23 sec·Big Beaver Boulevard
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward I 76
10
Merge onto I 76; PATP
314 mi·5 hr 41 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 330Toward PA 320: Gulph MillsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
340 ft·9 sec
Toward PA 320 South: VillanovaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto PA 320
0.6 mi·1 min·South Gulph Road
15
Continue on PA 320
4.3 mi·9 min·West Montgomery Avenue
16
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft·23 sec·Woodside Road
17
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft·18 sec·Winsor Lane
18
Turn left
10 ft·0 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the technical nature of this turn-heavy drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and reset. Since the entire journey is local, you have the flexibility to depart whenever you prefer, though starting early in the day will help you navigate the local intersections during daylight hours. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge throughout the 5h 19m transit, ensuring you have the $53 budget set aside for refueling along the way. Because this route involves navigating through numerous local streets rather than a single highway, using a reliable GPS is essential to manage the constant turns effectively.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 164.5 miles from Ellwood City, PA, or about 3h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 314.2 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 72 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.5 miles or 3h 4m 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 58m
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 Ellwood City, 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 Ellwood City, PA
This is one driving day of about 329 miles and 6h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Ellwood City, 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 314.2 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 323.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|PA 65; PA 288; PA 351 Truck / Fountain Avenue
Turn right onto PA 65; PA 288; PA 351 Truck / Fountain Avenue
Navigation decision point
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3.5 mi into trip|~8m in|PA 18 / Big Beaver Boulevard
Turn left onto PA 18 / Big Beaver Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
319.7 mi into trip|~5h 53m 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
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323.5 mi into trip|~5h 59m 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
323.9 mi into trip|~6h 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
$54.54 one way
$109.09 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg115 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$59.74
$119.48
premium
$4.93
$63.81
$127.61
diesel
$5.61
$72.64
$145.28
Estimated Tolls: $40.85
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(314.2 mi)$40.85
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
$55
Tolls
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$120–$145
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
98.7
1
$34.55
$15.79
Efficient EV
82.3
0
$28.79
$13.16
EV Truck/SUV
131.6
1
$46.06
$21.06
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 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 19, 2026
Origin
Ellwood City, PA
Late night
in Ellwood City on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Haverford, PA
Late night
in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
165 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
2 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
6h 11m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy experience as you navigate this route, which relies entirely on local roads like Fountain Avenue, 5th Street, and East Lawrence Avenue. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't be dealing with high-speed interstate monotony, but you will need to remain alert for frequent directional changes. The longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Fountain Avenue, emphasizing the constant maneuvering required throughout the 328.8-mile trip. This drive demands your full attention behind the wheel, as it lacks the long, straightaways found on larger thoroughfares.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 314.2 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and West Montgomery Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 65; PA 288; PA 351 Truck / Fountain Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 11m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 13 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 65; PA 288; PA 351 Truck / Fountain Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (PA 18 / Big Beaver Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 319.7 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
1,788 ft268 ft
Total Climb
1,880 ft
Total Descent
2,499 ft
Highest Point
1,788 ft
~82.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,519 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 11m. Total distance: 329 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 314.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $40.85 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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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: near the start (PA 65; PA 288; PA 351 Truck / Fountain Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (PA 18 / Big Beaver Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 319.7 miles (I 76): 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 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.4 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.
