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Trip from Haverford, PA to Dover, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 12m

Distance

98.2 mi

158 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 3m ★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m

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

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Downtown Haverford, PA, PA

Haverford, PA

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borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States

Dover, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Haverford, PA to Dover, PA covers 98.2 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 30, US 222 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.41 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

49.1 miles from Haverford, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 39.6 mi 42m
US 30 25 mi 36m
US 222 16.8 mi 20m
Carlisle Road 2.7 mi 4m
Old Gulph Road 2.5 mi 5m
Schuylkill Expressway 2.2 mi 3m
Roosevelt Avenue 1.7 mi 3m
South Gulph Road 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 39.6 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haverford, PA and Dover, 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 left at fork

0.3 mi · 20 sec
Toward Mall Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 8 sec
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
14

Merge onto I 76

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 76

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 76
Toward I 76 West: Harrisburg Use the slight left lane.
16

Merge onto I 76; PATP

40 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster Use the slight right lane.
18

Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
19

Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
20

Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
21

Turn left

0.2 mi · 25 sec
22

Merge onto US 222

15 mi · 17 min · US 222
23

Keep slight right at fork onto US 222

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 222
Toward US 30 West
24

Keep slight right at fork onto US 30

25 mi · 36 min · US 30
Toward US 30 West: York
25

Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue

1.7 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Avenue
26

Turn left onto PA 238

1.1 mi · 1 min · Church Road
27

Turn right onto PA 74

2.7 mi · 4 min · Carlisle Road
28

Continue on PA 74

0.3 mi · 34 sec · South Main Street
29

Turn right onto PA 921

117 ft · 2 sec · East Canal Street
30

Arrive at destination

PA 921

Trip Plan

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 49.1 miles from Haverford, PA, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.6 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 22 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.1 miles or 1h 2m 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 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dover, 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 98.2 miles and 2h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Haverford, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 39.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

borough in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Denver, PA

49 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

Downingtown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Earl, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.1 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Exton, Pennsylvania

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 28min in 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

Best coffee break · first break window

The Black Cat Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Devon, Pennsylvania

Near the start, short detour

First break · 9min in 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 9 AM–3:30 PM

+16106881930

Visit website

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Exton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

Rivertowne Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Wrightsville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17172523184

Visit website

Hong Kong Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16106962597

Visit website

The Black Cat Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Devon, Pennsylvania

Hours: 9 AM–3:30 PM

+16106881930

Visit website

Artesano Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12673318457

Visit website

Wharton Esherick Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Malvern, Pennsylvania

+16106445822

Visit website

The Escape Game King Of Prussia

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+16106248058

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - King of Prussia

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+16105954359

Visit website

Heuser Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+16102651071

Visit website

Arnold's Family Fun Center

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Oaks, Pennsylvania

Hours: 3–9 pm

+16106660600

Visit website

Elmwood Park Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16102773825

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.7 and 8.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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...
8
8.1 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Mall Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Mall Boulevard
7
8.4 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
7
8.9 mi into trip | ~18m in | I 76

Keep slight left at fork onto I 76 toward I 76 West: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 76 West: Harrisburg

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.41 one way

$32.82 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.67 $18.06 $36.12
premium $5.01 $19.38 $38.75
diesel $5.60 $21.65 $43.29

Estimated Tolls: $5.15

Pennsylvania Turnpike (39.6 mi) $5.15

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

$16

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.5 0 $10.31 $4.71
Efficient EV 24.6 0 $8.59 $3.93
EV Truck/SUV 39.3 0 $13.75 $6.28

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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 Aug 25, 2026

Origin

Haverford, PA

Late night in Haverford on Friday

Local time

3:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Mostly Clear

W 5 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Destination

Dover, PA

Late night in Dover on Friday

Local time

3:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Mostly Clear

W 2 mph 4% chance Live forecast

61°F

Denver, PA

49 mi in

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

4 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 12m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

98.2 mi in 2h 12m, mostly highway — 39.6 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.6 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 7.7 miles in.

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 22 significant decision points across 98.2 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 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; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

645 ft 252 ft

Total Climb

518 ft

Total Descent

387 ft

Highest Point

645 ft

~35.1 mi in

Elevation Range

393 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 Dover, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Pottstown, Harrisburg and Lancaster.

Chester

7.7 mi in | ~16m

Pottstown

7.7 mi in | ~16m

Harrisburg

8.4 mi in | ~17m

Lancaster

48.9 mi in | ~1h 1m

About the Cities

Starting in Haverford, PA

Full guide →

Haverford Township is a region of Delaware County in Southeastern Pennsylvania. It is a western suburb of Philadelphia. About 50,000 people live in Haverford Township. It was founded by the Welsh Quakers in 1681 and purchased by William Penn.

Arriving in Dover, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1764

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 12m. Total distance: 98.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 39.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $5.15 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 Dover, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dover, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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