Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dresher, PA
Haneul Trac
Haverford, PA to Dresher, PA is 18.5 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Pennsylvania Turnpike and Mid-County Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip primarily within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll experience a mix of highway driving and local roads, making it an easy option for a quick commute or an add-on to a larger journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion with minimal planning required.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Old Gulph Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Dreshertown Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Matsonford Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| New Gulph Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Montgomery Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Haverford, PA and Dresher, PA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Winsor Lane
Turn right onto Woodside Road
Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue
Turn slight right onto New Gulph Road
Continue on Old Gulph Road
Turn right onto West Matsonford Road
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 476
Turn slight left onto I 476
Continue on I 476; PATP
Take the exit
Merge onto I 276; PATP
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn left onto Camp Hill Road
Turn right onto Dreshertown Road
At end of road, turn left onto PA 152
At end of road, turn left onto PA 152
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 18.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward PA 309: Philadelphia, Ambler
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward PA 309 South: Philadelphia, Fort Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto PA 152 / Susquehanna Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.07 one way
$6.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.59
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Dresher on Sunday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive offers a mixed bag, with 43% of it on highways. You'll begin with stretches on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, including a continuous segment of 4.2 miles, which provides a good pace. As you get closer to Dresher, the route transitions to the Mid-County Expressway and then onto local roads like Old Gulph Road. This change from faster highway speeds to more localized driving means you'll need to be mindful of traffic signals and potentially slower speeds as you near your destination.
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 5.5 miles in.
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 15 decision points packed into just 18.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Haverford, PA and Dresher, PA, road signs point toward Plymouth Meeting, Ambler and Fort Washington.
Plymouth Meeting
Ambler
Fort Washington
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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