Origin
Fort Washington, PA
Night in Fort Washington on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Washington, 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
28m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
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.
Fort Washington, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Fort Washington to Haverford is 16.2 miles and takes about 28 minutes via West Montgomery Avenue and Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Pennsylvania, making it a straightforward local journey. You'll experience a mixed drive, combining highway speeds with some local road navigation. Given its short distance and duration, it's ideal for a single-day excursion, perfect for a quick commute or a short hop to a neighboring town without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Montgomery Avenue | 4.3 mi | 9m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Matsonford Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Fort Washington Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Woodside Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Montgomery Avenue
— 4.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Washington, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on Washington Lane
31 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Lane
2
Turn right onto Spring Avenue
373 ft
·
18 sec
·
Spring Avenue
3
Turn right onto Fort Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Fort Washington Avenue
4
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
5
Take the ramp
142 ft
·
3 sec
Toward PATP, PA 309
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 276, PATP: PA Turnpike
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 276; PATP
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 20
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester
12
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
14
Continue on I 476
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 16
Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
521 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 16B
Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Conshohocken
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Matsonford Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Matsonford Road
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto PA 320
4.3 mi
·
9 min
·
West Montgomery Avenue
20
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft
·
23 sec
·
Woodside Road
21
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft
·
18 sec
·
Winsor Lane
22
Turn left
10 ft
·
0 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 10.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
8
10.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Vall...
8
10.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16B
Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
8
10.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Conshohocken
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Conshohocken
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.69 one way
$5.37 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.60
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(4.6 mi)
$0.60
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Haverford, PA
Night in Haverford on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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
38 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
28m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a blend of driving experiences, with 49% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on West Montgomery Avenue, Pennsylvania Turnpike, and Mid-County Expressway, indicating a mix of urban and high-speed travel. The longest uninterrupted section is 4.3 miles on West Montgomery Avenue, which might feel more like a typical local road compared to the faster highway segments. Expect the drive to transition between these environments, requiring you to adjust your driving style as you navigate between faster expressways and more populated avenues.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on West Montgomery Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 16.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 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.
Between Fort Washington, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Patp: Pa Turnpike, Allentown, Chester, Valley Forge and Conshohocken.
Patp
0.9 mi in
|
~2m
Patp: Pa Turnpike
1.1 mi in
|
~2m
Allentown
5.9 mi in
|
~8m
Chester
6.1 mi in
|
~9m
Valley Forge
10.3 mi in
|
~15m
Conshohocken
10.7 mi in
|
~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16.2 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 (49%). 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 4.3 miles on West Montgomery Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.60 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.
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 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (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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