Origin
Hanover, PA
Morning in Hanover on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanover, PA to Haverford, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
112.3 mi
181 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanover, PA
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Trip Overview
Hanover, PA to Haverford, PA is 112.3 miles and takes about 2h 40m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 222, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward journey through the Northeast region. With a high percentage of highway driving, it's designed for efficient travel. You can expect a relatively quick trip, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion if you're looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Plan for a fuel cost around $19 for this 112.3-mile route.
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
56.2 miles from Hanover, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 39.4 mi | 42m |
| US 30 | 28.6 mi | 41m |
| US 222 | 15.8 mi | 19m |
| York Road | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| West Montgomery Avenue | 4.3 mi | 9m |
| I 76 | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Hanover Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| York Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 39.4 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on PA 116; PA 194
214 ft
·
6 sec
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Broadway
2
Turn right onto PA 116
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
York Street
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on PA 116
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
York Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on PA 116
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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South Main Street
5
Enter roundabout onto PA 116
124 ft
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2 sec
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North Main Street
6
Continue on PA 116
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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North Main Street
7
Continue on PA 116
2.6 mi
·
4 min
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Hanover Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto US 30
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Market Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 30
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 30
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 83 South: Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 83
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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I 83
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward PA 462 East
13
Turn right onto South Belmont Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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South Belmont Street
14
Turn right onto PA 462
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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East Market Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto North Hills Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Hills Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto US 30
23 mi
·
31 min
·
US 30
17
Take the exit onto US 222
16 mi
·
19 min
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US 222
Toward US 222 North: Reading
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike
19
Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Colonel Howard Boulevard
Toward I 76, PATP
20
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Colonel Howard Boulevard
Toward I 76, PATP
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
22
Merge onto I 76; PATP
39 mi
·
42 min
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Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit onto I 76
3.9 mi
·
6 min
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I 76
Exit 326
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 330
Toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork
340 ft
·
9 sec
Toward PA 320 South: Villanova
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn straight onto PA 320
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Gulph Road
27
Continue on PA 320
4.3 mi
·
9 min
·
West Montgomery Avenue
28
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft
·
23 sec
·
Woodside Road
29
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft
·
18 sec
·
Winsor Lane
30
Turn left
10 ft
·
0 sec
31
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 40m duration and 112.3-mile distance, this trip is easily achievable in a single day. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid the earliest rush hour traffic and allow for a relaxed start. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 39.4 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so plan your initial break before or after this section. With a fuel cost estimated at $19, ensure your tank is sufficiently full before departing Hanover, PA, as services can be spaced out on highway segments. A single stop should be ample for this relatively short drive.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 56.2 miles from Hanover, PA, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.4 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 25 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.2 miles or 1h 28m 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 9m
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 Hanover, 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 Hanover, PA
This is one driving day of about 112.3 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Hanover, 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 39.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.2 miles from Hanover, 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 235 decision points cluster between mile 14.5 and 107.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
14.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 30
Take the exit onto US 30 toward US 30 East: Lancaster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
7
23 mi into trip
|
~44m in
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PA 462 / East Market Street
Turn right onto PA 462 / East Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
103 mi into trip
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~2h 21m in
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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
106.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m 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
107.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m 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
$18.62 one way
$37.24 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $20.39 | $40.78 |
| premium | $4.93 | $21.78 | $43.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.79 | $49.59 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.12
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(39.4 mi)
$5.12
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
$19
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.79 | $5.39 |
| Efficient EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.9 | 0 | $15.72 | $7.19 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Morning in Haverford on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
1 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
2h 40m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
1 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 100.7
Park Closure: Sun, Apr 19 - Park Entrance and Tour Roads Temporarily Closed for Rev Run
Park Closure: Admin Parking Lot Closed Fri 4/17 Until Sun 4/19 at Noon for Rev Run Setup
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 112.3
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 112.3
View on nps.gov
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...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 92.9
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
22 mi from route
~56 min detour
Free
near mile 62
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 15.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 80% of the route utilizing major roadways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 222. You'll experience stretches of fast-paced travel, including a significant 39.4-mile segment on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The character of the drive is consistent, favoring efficiency over winding scenic byways. Expect a predictable and smooth experience for the majority of the 2h 40m journey, allowing you to maintain a steady pace.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.4 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 30. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.5 miles in near US 30.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 23 significant decision points across 112.3 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 14.5 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23 miles (PA 462 / East Market Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 103 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hanover, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Pa Turnpike and Philadelphia.
Patp
62.3 mi in
|
~1h 36m
Pa Turnpike
62.3 mi in
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~1h 36m
Philadelphia
103 mi in
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~2h 21m
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via I 76
About the Cities
Starting in Hanover, PA
Full guide →Founded 1730
Hanover is a borough in Pennsylvania with a population of about 16,000 in 2018. It was the site of the final encounter between the Union and Confederate States armies before they fought against each other in the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. It has become known as the "Snack Food Capital of the World" because of establishment of several food manufacturing businesses there during the 20th century.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 112.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.12 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.
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 14.5 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23 miles (PA 462 / East Market Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 103 miles (I 76): 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 (6 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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