Origin
Haverford, PA
Late night in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haverford, PA to Blandon, 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 20m
Distance
51 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blandon, PA
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Trip Overview
Haverford, PA to Blandon, PA is 51 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via Pottstown Expressway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that balances highway travel with other road types. Given its relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace and plenty of flexibility for spontaneous stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pottstown Expressway | 14.3 mi | 19m |
| Pottstown Bypass | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Memorial Highway | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Old Swede Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Blandon Road | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Old Gulph Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| County Line Expressway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pottstown Expressway
— 14.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverford, PA and Blandon, 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
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Montgomery Avenue
5
Turn slight right onto New Gulph Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
New Gulph Road
6
Continue on Old Gulph Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Gulph Road
7
Continue on PA 320
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Gulph Road
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 76
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Exit 328B-A/327
Toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 328A
Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 422: Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 422 West: Pottstown
15
Continue on US 422
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
County Line Expressway
16
Continue on US 422
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Pottstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 422
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Pottstown Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 422
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Benjamin Franklin Highway
19
Turn right onto PA 662
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Old Swede Road
20
Continue on PA 662
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Memorial Highway
21
Enter roundabout onto PA 73; PA 662
206 ft
·
3 sec
·
Memorial Highway
22
Continue on PA 73; PA 662
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Highway
23
Continue on PA 73
346 ft
·
6 sec
·
Blandon Road
24
Enter roundabout onto PA 73
94 ft
·
1 sec
·
Blandon Road
25
Continue on PA 73
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Blandon Road
26
Continue on PA 73
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
27
Continue on PA 73
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Blandon Road
28
Continue on PA 73
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
29
Turn left onto Park Road
65 ft
·
1 sec
·
Park Road
30
Arrive at destination
Park Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.5 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 8.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
8
7.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
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 328B-A/327
Toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, We...
9
7.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevar...
10
8.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 328A
Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester,...
8
8.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 422: Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 422: Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.46 one way
$16.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.45 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Blandon, PA
Late night in Blandon on Sunday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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 20m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 36% of the route on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 14.3-mile segment on the Pottstown Expressway, which provides a more direct and faster pace. As you progress, the road character will likely shift, incorporating more local roads alongside the main arteries like Pottstown Bypass and Memorial Highway. Expect a dynamic drive that transitions between efficient travel and more community-oriented roadways.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.3 mi on Pottstown Expressway.
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 5.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 5.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Haverford, PA and Blandon, PA, road signs point toward Chester and Pottstown.
Chester
7.7 mi in
|
~16m
Pottstown
7.7 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 51 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). 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 14.3 miles on Pottstown Expressway. 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 Blandon, 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 5.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 (5 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 Blandon, 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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