Traveling from Haverford to Brookville covers 282.9 miles across Pennsylvania, a journey that typically takes about 5 hours and 19 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate sprint, you should plan on a full day behind the wheel. Budget approximately $47 for fuel to complete the trip. While it is feasible to tackle this distance in one day, the winding nature of the roads requires your full attention, making it a demanding but manageable trek. This route stays entirely within the Northeast region, transitioning you from the Philadelphia suburbs toward the more rugged terrain of central Pennsylvania.
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
141.5 miles from Haverford, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
194.8 mi
3h 31m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi
1h 21m
Mid-County Expressway
3.4 mi
4m
Old Gulph Road
2.3 mi
5m
State Route 28 North
1.3 mi
2m
West Matsonford Road
1.2 mi
2m
New Gulph Road
1.1 mi
2m
Montgomery Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 194.8 mi, about 3h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverford, PA and Brookville, PA.
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Start on this road
10 ft·4 sec·this road
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Turn right onto Winsor Lane
343 ft·14 sec·Winsor Lane
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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
2.3 mi·5 min·Old Gulph Road
7
Turn right onto West Matsonford Road
1.2 mi·2 min·West Matsonford Road
8
Take the ramp
110 ft·3 sec
Toward I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Plymouth MeetingUse the right lane.
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Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth MeetingUse the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 95Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
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Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
16
Merge onto I 80
195 mi·3 hr 31 min·Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward PA 28: Hazen
18
Turn left onto PA 28
1.3 mi·2 min·State Route 28 North
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Continue on US 322; PA 28
0.6 mi·1 min·E Main St
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Continue on US 322; PA 28
0.5 mi·1 min·East Main Street
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Arrive at destination
US 322; PA 28
Trip Plan
Since you are facing a 5-hour and 19-minute drive without the benefit of highways, leave early in the morning to ensure you reach Brookville before dark. You have one planned stop included in this itinerary, so choose your break point wisely to stretch your legs and refuel your vehicle before the final leg. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the stop-and-go nature of local road driving can consume gas differently than steady highway cruising. Given the turn-heavy profile of the roads, prioritize comfort and hydration to avoid fatigue during the long, uninterrupted sessions between your stops. Stay flexible with your timing, as local road traffic can be less predictable than major thoroughfares.
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 141.5 miles from Haverford, PA, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 194.8 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 62 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 141.5 miles or 2h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookville, 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.
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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 Haverford, PA
This is one driving day of about 282.9 miles and 5h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Haverford, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 194.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 84.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
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5.5 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Plymouth Meeting
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Pl...
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5.5 mi into trip|~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
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84.4 mi into trip|~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 95
Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.90 one way
$93.80 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg99 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$51.37
$102.74
premium
$4.93
$54.86
$109.73
diesel
$5.61
$62.46
$124.92
Estimated Tolls: $9.75
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(75 mi)$9.75
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
$47
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
84.9
1
$29.70
$13.58
Efficient EV
70.7
0
$24.75
$11.32
EV Truck/SUV
113.2
1
$39.61
$18.11
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Night
in Haverford on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brookville, PA
Night
in Brookville on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
23 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
5h 19m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a very different experience than the standard interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through local roads like Winsor Lane, Woodside Road, and Montgomery Avenue, which keep you on a technical, turn-heavy path for the duration of the trip. The road’s personality is defined by constant adjustments rather than long, straight stretches, meaning you will need to stay alert for frequent changes in direction. Because the route relies exclusively on local connectors, your pace will be dictated by the twists and turns of the Pennsylvania landscape. Prepare for a driving experience that prioritizes maneuvering over raw speed.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 194.8 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Winsor Lane.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 282.9 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: near the start (Winsor Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Woodside Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles: 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.
On the drive from Haverford, PA to Brookville, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mount Pocono along the way.
Mount Pocono
84.4 mi in|~1h 39m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 19m. Total distance: 282.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 194.8 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $9.75 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 Brookville, 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: near the start (Winsor Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Woodside Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Brookville, PA before the return drive.
