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Trip from Gallitzin, 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

4h 23m

Distance

229.1 mi

369 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 10m ★
6 AM
4h 23m
8 AM
4h 50m
10 AM
4h 32m
12 PM
4h 30m
3 PM
4h 34m
5 PM
4h 48m
8 PM
4h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Gallitzin, PA, PA

Gallitzin, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

This 229-mile drive from Gallitzin, PA, to Haverford, PA, is a straightforward journey that can comfortably be completed in about 4 hours and 23 minutes. With 93% of the route on highways, it's a very efficient trip, making it an excellent candidate for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-99, with a portion on William Penn Highway. Given the relatively short duration and straightforward path, you likely won't need an overnight stop. Budget around $38 for fuel, and be prepared for a drive that focuses on covering ground quickly. This trip stays within the Northeast region.

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

114.5 miles from Gallitzin, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 181 mi 3h 16m
I 99 27.2 mi 29m
William Penn Highway 6.6 mi 7m
West Montgomery Avenue 4.3 mi 9m
I 76 3.9 mi 6m
Tunnelhill Street 1.3 mi 3m
South Gulph Road 0.6 mi 1m
Forest Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 181 mi, about 3h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gallitzin, PA and Haverford, PA.

1

Start on Jackson Street

222 ft · 11 sec · Jackson Street
2

Turn right onto Church Street

437 ft · 22 sec · Church Street
3

Turn left onto Wilson Street

475 ft · 22 sec · Wilson Street
4

Turn right onto Forest Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Forest Street
5

At end of road, turn right onto Tunnelhill Street

1.3 mi · 3 min · Tunnelhill Street
6

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
7

Merge onto US 22

6.6 mi · 7 min · William Penn Highway
8

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 45 sec · this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
10

Merge onto I 99; US 220

27 mi · 29 min · I 99; US 220
11

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
12

Keep slight right at fork

284 ft · 8 sec
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
13

Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Business 220
14

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
16

Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP

181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit onto I 76

3.9 mi · 6 min · I 76
Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 330 Toward PA 320: Gulph Mills Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight right at fork

340 ft · 9 sec
Toward PA 320 South: Villanova Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Turn straight onto PA 320

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Gulph Road
21

Continue on PA 320

4.3 mi · 9 min · West 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

For this 4-hour and 23-minute drive, departing in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the Philadelphia area. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 181 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, you can easily manage your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $38 estimated cost suggests a mostly highway trek where services can be spaced out. The flexibility of a single-day drive means you can adjust your pace as needed, but aim to get on the road early to maximize daylight and minimize potential delays.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 114.5 miles from Gallitzin, PA, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 181 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 50 miles or 1h in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 114.5 miles or 2h 10m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 29m

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 Gallitzin, 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 Gallitzin, PA

This is one driving day of about 229.1 miles and 4h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Gallitzin, 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 181 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Hilltown, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hilltown, PA

115 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

Hancock, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hilltown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 114.5 miles from Gallitzin, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 181 miles.

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 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 9.3 and 224 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
9.3 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
6
38.3 mi into trip | ~47m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
8
219.8 mi into trip | ~4h 4m 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
7
223.6 mi into trip | ~4h 10m 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
224 mi into trip | ~4h 11m 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

$37.98 one way

$75.96 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $41.60 $83.20
premium $4.93 $44.43 $88.86
diesel $5.61 $50.58 $101.16

Estimated Tolls: $23.54

Pennsylvania Turnpike (181 mi) $23.54

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

$38

Tolls

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$87–$112

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 80.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 68.7 0 $24.06 $11.00
Efficient EV 57.3 0 $20.05 $9.16
EV Truck/SUV 91.6 1 $32.07 $14.66

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 16, 2026

Origin

Gallitzin, PA

Afternoon in Gallitzin on Sunday

Local time

12:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Haverford, PA

Afternoon in Haverford on Sunday

Local time

12:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

45°F

Hilltown, PA

115 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

22 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

4h 23m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for the vast majority of this 229-mile trip, with 93% of the drive utilizing major roadways. The Pennsylvania Turnpike will be your main companion for a significant, uninterrupted stretch of 181 miles. This means you'll encounter consistent speeds and limited local road detours for much of the journey. While primarily high-speed, you will transition between I-99 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a slight variation in the highway environment as you progress toward Haverford. This route prioritizes efficiency and steady travel.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 181 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 99. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 229.1 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 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 219.8 miles (I 76): 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.

Between Gallitzin, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Patp: Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh

37 mi in | ~44m

Harrisburg

37 mi in | ~44m

Patp: Pittsburgh

38.1 mi in | ~46m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 23m. Total distance: 229.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 181 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $23.54 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 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.

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: at 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 219.8 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Haverford, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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