Origin
Fairmount, PA
Afternoon in Fairmount on Sunday
Local time
12:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairmount, 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
1h 31m
Distance
54.5 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairmount, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Fairmount, PA to Haverford, PA is 54.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 31 minutes via Kennett-Oxford Bypass and Street Road, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This local drive stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. With no highway driving, expect a more hands-on experience navigating local roads. It's a straightforward, single-day trip that’s easy to manage, making it a practical choice for a shorter journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
27.3 miles from Fairmount, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kennett-Oxford Bypass | 20.2 mi | 27m |
| Street Road | 11.3 mi | 19m |
| West Chester Pike | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Nottingham Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Christine Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Little Britain Road North | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Bryn Mawr Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| East Baltimore Pike | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
— 20.2 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmount, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on Fairmount Road
49 ft
·
9 sec
·
Fairmount Road
2
Turn left onto Little Britain Road North
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Little Britain Road North
3
Turn left onto Green Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Lane
4
At end of road, turn left onto PA 272
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Nottingham Road
5
Continue on PA 272
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Christine Road
6
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 272
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Christine Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
8
Merge onto US 1
20 mi
·
27 min
·
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 1
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Baltimore Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto PA 52
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lenape Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto PA 926
5.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Street Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on PA 926
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Street Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on PA 926
132 ft
·
4 sec
·
Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto PA 3
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto Bryn Mawr Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Bryn Mawr Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto PA 320
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Sproul Road
17
Turn slight left onto Darby Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Darby Road
18
Turn left onto College Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
College Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on East Railroad Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Railroad Avenue
20
Turn left onto Haverford Station Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Haverford Station Road
21
Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Montgomery Avenue
22
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft
·
23 sec
·
Woodside Road
23
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft
·
18 sec
·
Winsor Lane
24
Turn left
10 ft
·
0 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given this is a relatively short drive of just over an hour, you have a lot of flexibility in when you depart. Leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive in Haverford with plenty of the day remaining. Since there are no designated stops in the data, consider making your own impromptu breaks in any towns that catch your eye along the way. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as this is a local route with potentially less frequent major gas stations compared to highway travel; the estimated fuel cost is around $9. Pay close attention to posted speed limits, as they can change frequently on these local roads.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 27.3 miles from Fairmount, PA, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.2 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 12 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.3 miles or 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haverford, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fairmount, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fairmount, PA
This is one driving day of about 54.5 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Fairmount, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Kennett-Oxford Bypass for about 20.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Fairmount, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 8.4 and 54.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Merge onto US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
30.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
PA 52 / Lenape Road
Turn left onto PA 52 / Lenape Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
47.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
Bryn Mawr Avenue
Turn left onto Bryn Mawr Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
51.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
College Avenue
Turn left onto College Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
|
Winsor Lane
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.04 one way
$18.07 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.90 | $19.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.57 | $21.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.03 | $24.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
12:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
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
43 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
1h 31m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 33.8
View on nps.gov
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...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 48.9
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
$1
near mile 54.5
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
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 54.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with zero highway miles, meaning you'll be actively navigating through towns and along local thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.2 miles on the Kennett-Oxford Bypass. Expect a driving experience that requires consistent attention due to frequent turns and varying speed limits as you transition between different local roads like Street Road and West Chester Pike. The journey progresses by weaving through communities rather than covering long distances on high-speed roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.2 mi on Kennett-Oxford Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 8.4 miles in near US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.5 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 8.4 miles (US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.3 miles (PA 52 / Lenape Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.9 miles (Bryn Mawr Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 54.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.2 miles on Kennett-Oxford Bypass. 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 8.4 miles (US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.3 miles (PA 52 / Lenape Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.9 miles (Bryn Mawr Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — First State National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Independence 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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