Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
54.3 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairmount, PA
Michael Taccetta
Haverford, PA to Fairmount, PA is 54.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 31 minutes via Kennett-Oxford Bypass and Street Road, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than a high-speed highway journey. With a relatively short duration and low fuel cost, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip, offering a straightforward transition between these two locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
27.2 miles from Haverford, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kennett-Oxford Bypass | 20.3 mi | 27m |
| Street Road | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| West Street Road | 5.5 mi | 10m |
| West Chester Pike | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Nottingham Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Christine Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Little Britain Road North | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| South Bryn Mawr Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Haverford, PA and Fairmount, PA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Winsor Lane
Turn right onto Woodside Road
Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue
Turn left onto Haverford Station Road
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
Continue on College Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Darby Road
Turn slight right onto PA 320
Turn left onto South Bryn Mawr Avenue
Turn right onto PA 3
Turn left onto PA 926
Continue on PA 926
Turn left onto PA 52
Turn right onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Take the exit
Turn right onto PA 272
Continue on PA 272
Turn right onto Green Lane
Turn right onto Little Britain Road North
Turn sharp right onto Fairmount Road
Arrive at destination
Given the 1 hour 31 minute duration and 54.3-mile length, this is an ideal same-day trip. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive at your destination with plenty of time left in the day. Since there are no designated stops, and the fuel cost is estimated at just $9, you have flexibility. It's wise to keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading out, as the longest stretch is 20.3 miles. Plan to make any necessary fuel or restroom stops before you begin the segment on Street Road, as it's a more built-up area where finding immediate services might be less convenient.
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.
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 12 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.2 miles or 50m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairmount, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Haverford, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Haverford, PA
This is one driving day of about 54.3 miles and 1h 31m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27.2 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Winsor Lane
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Woodside Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto South Bryn Mawr Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 1 / East Baltimore Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.00 one way
$18.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.86 | $19.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.61 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.60 | $3.48 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
2:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Fairmount on Sunday
Local time
2:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
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
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.
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This trip is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with 0% of the route on highways. You'll navigate through a series of local roads, so anticipate frequent turns and intersections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.3 miles along the Kennett-Oxford Bypass. The road character will likely involve navigating suburban and rural landscapes, requiring your attention to local traffic patterns and speed limits throughout the approximately 1 hour 31 minute duration.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Winsor Lane.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.3 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (Winsor Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Woodside Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (South Bryn Mawr Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Haverford, PA and Fairmount, PA, road signs point toward Oxford and Rising Sun.
Oxford
Rising Sun
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 54.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads 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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