Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 51m
Distance
139.6 mi
225 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forest City, PA
Nino Souza
Forest City, PA to Haverford, PA is 139.6 miles and takes about 2h 51m via the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Governor Robert P. Casey Highway, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route primarily stays within Pennsylvania, focusing on the Northeast region before heading south. It's a straightforward drive that's ideal for a single-day trip, especially if you're looking for efficiency. Plan for a journey that's largely highway-based, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B without too many detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.8 miles from Forest City, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 95 mi | 1h 44m |
| Governor Robert P. Casey Highway | 15.4 mi | 18m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 10.7 mi | 11m |
| South Main Street | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| West Montgomery Avenue | 4.3 mi | 9m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Matsonford Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Roosevelt Highway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Forest City, PA and Haverford, PA.
Start on PA 247
Turn right onto PA 171; PA 247
Turn left onto Reservoir Street
Continue on Morse Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Canaan Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 6 BUS
Turn right onto US 6
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 81
Take the exit
Continue on PA 315
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on this road
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 476; PATP
Continue on I 476; PATP
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
Continue on I 476
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Turn left onto Matsonford Road
Turn left onto PA 320
Turn left onto Woodside Road
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Given the relatively short duration of about 2 hours and 51 minutes, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Starting in the morning will give you ample time to reach Haverford with daylight to spare. The longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is 95 miles, so be sure to fuel up beforehand if you prefer not to stop on that particular segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $23, it's an economical choice, and the single main road emphasis means fewer navigation changes to worry about.
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.
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 31 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.8 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haverford, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Forest City, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Forest City, PA
This is one driving day of about 139.6 miles and 2h 51m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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.
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 69.8 miles from Forest City, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 95 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 22.2 and 134.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward Conshohocken
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$23.14 one way
$46.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $25.35 | $50.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $27.07 | $54.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.82 | $61.64 |
Estimated Tolls: $12.35
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
$23
Tolls
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.66 | $6.70 |
| Efficient EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.21 | $5.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.54 | $8.93 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Forest City on Sunday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
67°F
Hudson, PA
70 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 71% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 95 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering a consistent pace. Expect the American Legion Memorial Highway to provide a slightly different feel as you progress. Overall, this route offers a relatively smooth and direct driving experience, minimizing complexities and maximizing forward momentum.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Governor Robert P. Casey Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.2 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 139.6 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 22.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Forest City, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
Patp
Allentown
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 139.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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