Origin
Fairview, PA
Morning in Fairview on Sunday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, 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
24m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
Spanning just 13.3 miles, this quick trip between Fairview and Haverford is a straightforward journey that takes roughly 24 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, it functions perfectly as a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Mid-County Expressway, West Ardmore Avenue, and Ellis Road, making it an efficient connection within Pennsylvania’s Northeast region. Budgeting for your transit is incredibly easy, as you can expect to spend only about $2 on fuel for the entire drive. This route is ideal if you are looking for a practical, low-stress commute between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-County Expressway | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| West Ardmore Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Ellis Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Fairview Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lawrence Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Chester Pike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Woodside Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Lancaster Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mid-County Expressway
— 7.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on Essex Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Essex Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Fairview Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Fairview Road
3
Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Macdade Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
5
Merge onto I 476
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 9
Toward PA 3: Broomall, Upper Darby
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto PA 3
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Chester Pike
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto Lawrence Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Lawrence Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Ellis Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Ellis Road
10
Turn left onto West Ardmore Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Ardmore Avenue
11
Turn left onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Lancaster Avenue
12
Turn right onto Woodside Road
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Woodside Road
13
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft
·
18 sec
·
Winsor Lane
14
Turn left
10 ft
·
0 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 8.7 and 13.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
8.7 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
8.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Turn right onto PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Lawrence Road
Turn left onto Lawrence Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
13 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Woodside Road
Turn right onto Woodside Road
Navigation decision point
5
13.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Winsor Lane
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.20 one way
$4.41 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
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
Morning in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
4 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
24m 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 trip offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning between faster transit and local navigation. With 58% of the route spent on highways, you will find yourself moving quickly on the Mid-County Expressway for your longest stretch of 7.7 miles. Once you exit the expressway, the character of the road shifts significantly as you transition onto local roads like West Ardmore Avenue and Ellis Road. Expect a balance of steady highway speed followed by the slower, more controlled pace required for local street driving. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that moves you efficiently through the regional landscape.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Mid-County Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 13.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles (PA 3 / West Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (Lawrence Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Fairview, PA to Haverford, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Upper Darby along the way.
Upper Darby
8.7 mi in
|
~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). 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 7.7 miles on Mid-County Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles (PA 3 / West Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (Lawrence Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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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