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Trip from Haverford, PA to Boothwyn, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

34m

Distance

19.5 mi

31 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m

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

Downtown Boothwyn, PA, PA

Boothwyn, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

Spanning just 19.5 miles, this efficient trip from Haverford to Boothwyn takes approximately 34 minutes to complete. Because the duration is so short, you can easily handle this as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Mid-County Expressway, the Delaware Expressway, and Ardmore Avenue. With an estimated fuel cost of only $3, this is a budget-friendly transit through the Northeast region. It serves as a straightforward connection between two Pennsylvania locales, making it ideal for those who prioritize speed and practicality over a leisurely sightseeing pace. If you are looking for a quick, no-fuss commute, this route fits the bill perfectly.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mid-County Expressway 8.3 mi 11m
Delaware Expressway 4.9 mi 6m
Ardmore Avenue 2.2 mi 4m
Ellis Road 1.1 mi 2m
Chichester Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
West Chester Pike 0.4 mi <1m
Lawrence Road 0.3 mi <1m
Woodside Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Mid-County Expressway — 8.3 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haverford, PA and Boothwyn, 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

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Woodside Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto US 30

0.2 mi · 41 sec · West Lancaster Avenue
5

Turn right onto Ardmore Avenue

2.2 mi · 4 min · Ardmore Avenue
6

Turn slight right onto Ellis Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Ellis Road
7

At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Road

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Lawrence Road
8

Turn right onto PA 3

0.4 mi · 45 sec · West Chester Pike
Use the right lane.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Toward I 476 South: Chester Use the right lane.
10

Merge onto I 476

8.3 mi · 11 min · Mid-County Expressway
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: Chester Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 95

3.3 mi · 4 min · Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

1.6 mi · 2 min · Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 1 Toward Chichester Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

At end of road, turn left onto Pleasant Avenue

260 ft · 9 sec · Pleasant Avenue
16

Turn right onto Chichester Avenue

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Chichester Avenue
17

Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Meetinghouse Road
18

Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

176 ft · 13 sec · 3rd Avenue
19

Turn left

228 ft · 16 sec
20

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 18.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
4 mi into trip | ~10m in | PA 3 / West Chester Pike

Turn right onto PA 3 / West Chester Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
4.4 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 476 South: Chester

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 476 South: Chester
7
13 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Chester

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South: Chester
7
18.7 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward Chichester Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1 Toward Chichester Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.23 one way

$6.47 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.54 $7.08
premium $4.93 $3.78 $7.56
diesel $5.61 $4.31 $8.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.9 0 $2.05 $0.94
Efficient EV 4.9 0 $1.71 $0.78
EV Truck/SUV 7.8 0 $2.73 $1.25

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Haverford, PA

Late night in Haverford on Tuesday

Local time

4:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Boothwyn, PA

Late night in Boothwyn on Tuesday

Local time

4:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

15 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

34m 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?

Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 68% of your journey is spent on major thoroughfares. The road’s personality is defined by consistent speed rather than winding, scenic detours. You will encounter your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving during an 8.3-mile segment on the Mid-County Expressway. As you transition between the local streets and these expressways, the character shifts from neighborhood navigation to a more standard interstate environment. Prepare for a steady, functional drive that keeps you moving toward your destination with minimal technical complexity.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on Mid-County Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mid-County Expressway and Delaware Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue.

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 17 decision points packed into just 19.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4 miles (PA 3 / West Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 19.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on Mid-County 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 Boothwyn, 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 0.3 miles (US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4 miles (PA 3 / West Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — First State 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 Boothwyn, 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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