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Trip from Haverford, PA to Bethel, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 35m

Distance

56.5 mi

91 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 28m ★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m

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

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Bethel, PA

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Trip Overview

This 56.5-mile drive from Haverford, PA to Bethel, PA is a straightforward, one-day trip that will take about 1 hour and 35 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $9, it's an accessible journey for most travelers. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Kennett-Oxford Bypass, Street Road, and West Street Road, offering a more connected feel to the Pennsylvania landscape rather than a highway-focused experience. Given its relatively short duration and lack of designated stops, you can easily complete this trip without needing an overnight stay, allowing for a flexible schedule. This journey stays within the Northeast region, offering a consistent regional feel throughout.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

28.3 miles from Haverford, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Kennett-Oxford Bypass 17.4 mi 23m
Street Road 5.7 mi 9m
West Street Road 5.5 mi 10m
Kirkwood Pike 5.5 mi 7m
West Chester Pike 5.4 mi 9m
Puseyville Road 3.6 mi 8m
West Lancaster Avenue 2.5 mi 4m
South Bryn Mawr Avenue 2.1 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Kennett-Oxford Bypass — 17.4 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

10 ft · 4 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Winsor Lane

343 ft · 14 sec · Winsor Lane
3

Turn right onto Woodside Road

525 ft · 21 sec · Woodside Road
4

Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Montgomery Avenue
5

Turn left onto Haverford Station Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Haverford Station Road
6

Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Railroad Avenue
7

Continue on College Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · College Avenue
8

At end of road, turn right onto Darby Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Darby Road
9

Turn slight right onto PA 320

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Sproul Road
10

Turn left onto South Bryn Mawr Avenue

2.1 mi · 4 min · South Bryn Mawr Avenue
Use the right lane.
11

Turn right onto PA 3

5.4 mi · 9 min · West Chester Pike
Use the right lane.
12

Turn left onto PA 926

5.7 mi · 9 min · Street Road
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on PA 926

5.5 mi · 10 min · West Street Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
14

Turn left onto PA 52

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lenape Road
Use the left lane.
15

Turn right onto US 1

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Baltimore Pike
Use the right lane.
16

Continue on US 1

17 mi · 23 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Toward Oxford, Rising Sun Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford
18

Turn right onto PA 472

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Lancaster Avenue
19

Continue on PA 472

5.5 mi · 7 min · Kirkwood Pike
20

Turn left onto Puseyville Road

3.6 mi · 8 min · Puseyville Road
21

Turn left onto US 222

1.5 mi · 2 min · Robert Fulton Highway
22

Turn sharp left onto Fulton View Road

65 ft · 2 sec · Fulton View Road
23

Arrive at destination

Fulton View Road

Trip Plan

Since this trip is only 1 hour and 35 minutes and covers 56.5 miles, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive with plenty of daylight, and the $9 fuel cost means you won't need to budget heavily for gas. There are no specific stops recommended on this route, so you can make spontaneous detours if something catches your eye. Keep an eye on your navigation, especially on the sections of Street Road and West Street Road, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile indicates frequent changes in direction are part of the journey.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 28.3 miles from Haverford, PA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.4 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 12 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 28.3 miles or 51m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethel, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Haverford, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Haverford, PA

This is one driving day of about 56.5 miles and 1h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Haverford, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Kennett-Oxford Bypass for about 17.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Pocopson, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pocopson, PA

28 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

Westtown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kennett Square, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Haverford, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Teikoku Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 12.1

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+16106448270

Visit website

Mendenhall Inn Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

1.5 mi

Chavelos Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Toughkenamon, Pennsylvania

1.9 mi

Teikoku Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 12.1

Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+16106448270

Visit website

Mendenhall Inn Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Expensive mile 24.2

Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–9:30 pm

+16103881181

Visit website

Chavelos Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.3

Toughkenamon, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+14847208231

Visit website

Antica Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $40 to $50 mile 20.2

Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+14847708631

Visit website

La Porta Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 12.1

Media, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–9 pm

+16103585104

Visit website

Pica's Restaurant, West Chester

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 16.2

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14849833704

Visit website

Fusion Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 16.2

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+16104299999

Visit website

Teca Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $50 to $60 mile 16.2

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16107388244

Visit website

Centreville Place: Cafe + Market

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 24.2

Wilmington, Delaware

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13027774911

Visit website

Italian Water Garden

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 24.2

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+16103881000

Visit website

Anson B. Nixon Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 28.3

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+16104441416

Visit website

The Oasis Family Fun Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 16.2

Glen Mills, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+16103583501

Visit website

Chester County History Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 16.2

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16106924800

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Winsor Lane

Turn right onto Winsor Lane

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Woodside Road

Turn right onto Woodside Road

Navigation decision point

5
4.5 mi into trip | ~10m in | South Bryn Mawr Avenue

Turn left onto South Bryn Mawr Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
6.6 mi into trip | ~14m in | PA 3 / West Chester Pike

Turn right onto PA 3 / West Chester Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
24.2 mi into trip | ~45m in | US 1 / East Baltimore Pike

Turn right onto US 1 / East Baltimore Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.37 one way

$18.73 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $10.26 $20.52
premium $4.93 $10.96 $21.91
diesel $5.61 $12.47 $24.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17 0 $5.93 $2.71
Efficient EV 14.1 0 $4.94 $2.26
EV Truck/SUV 22.6 0 $7.91 $3.62

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Haverford, PA

Afternoon in Haverford on Sunday

Local time

12:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bethel, PA

Afternoon in Bethel on Sunday

Local time

12:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

21 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

1h 35m 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.

First State National Historical Park

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...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 19.5
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park

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...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 7.8
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

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
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

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
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this 56.5-mile route, as it features 0% highway share. The longest stretch without a turn or change in road number is 17.4 miles along the Kennett-Oxford Bypass. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads, which can feel more engaging and offer a closer look at the surrounding areas. The frequent turns suggest a need for attention to navigation, but also promise a dynamic driving experience that moves through communities rather than bypassing them.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.4 mi on Kennett-Oxford Bypass.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Winsor Lane.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 56.5 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (Winsor Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Woodside Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (South Bryn Mawr Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

546 ft 207 ft

Total Climb

718 ft

Total Descent

546 ft

Highest Point

546 ft

~40.4 mi in

Elevation Range

340 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Haverford, PA and Bethel, PA, road signs point toward Oxford and Rising Sun.

Oxford

25.8 mi in | ~48m | via US 1

Rising Sun

25.8 mi in | ~48m | via US 1

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 56.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.4 miles on Kennett-Oxford Bypass. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Bethel, 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: near the start (Winsor Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Woodside Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (South Bryn Mawr Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — First State National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Independence 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 Bethel, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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