Haverford, PA to Harford, PA is 145.4 miles and takes about 2h 54m via Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I 81, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward trip focused on efficient travel. With 95% of the route on highways, expect a consistent pace for most of your journey. It's a practical choice for a single-day trip, especially if you value directness and minimal time on local roads. Consider this route if you're looking for a no-fuss connection between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.7 miles from Haverford, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
.
Exit 131Toward I 81, US 6, US 11: Clarks Summit, Scranton
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 81, US 6 East: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·1 min
Toward Binghamton
16
Merge onto I 81
23 mi·26 min·I 81
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·51 sec
Toward PA 547: Harford
18
Turn left onto PA 547
1.0 mi·1 min·State Route 547
19
At end of road, turn left onto PA 547; PA 2063
290 ft·5 sec·State Route 547
20
Turn slight right onto Market Street
173 ft·9 sec·Market Street
21
Turn right onto Tingley Lake Road
76 ft·2 sec·Tingley Lake Road
22
Arrive at destination
Tingley Lake Road
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 54m duration, starting your drive in the morning will give you plenty of flexibility. The total fuel cost is estimated at $23, so plan accordingly. With only one recommended stop for a drive of this length, you can choose a convenient point along the route to stretch your legs. Pay attention to toll plazas on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, as these will be your primary points of interaction with the road infrastructure. The 111.4-mile longest stretch on the Turnpike means you can go a significant distance before needing to exit or stop.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.7 miles from Haverford, PA, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.4 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 32 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.7 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harford, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Haverford, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 145.4 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 111.4 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 120.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
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
7
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...
7
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
6
120.8 mi into trip|~2h 23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 81, US 6 East: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 81, US 6 East: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barr...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.11 one way
$48.21 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$26.40
$52.80
premium
$4.93
$28.20
$56.40
diesel
$5.61
$32.10
$64.20
Estimated Tolls: $14.48
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(111.4 mi)$14.48
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
$24
Tolls
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.6
0
$15.27
$6.98
Efficient EV
36.4
0
$12.72
$5.82
EV Truck/SUV
58.2
0
$20.36
$9.31
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Haverford, PA
Morning
in Haverford on Tuesday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Harford, PA
Morning
in Harford on Tuesday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
20 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 54m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the 145.4 miles covered on major interstates like the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I 81. You'll experience a largely uninterrupted journey, with the longest stretch covering 111.4 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. Expect a consistent, high-speed environment for the majority of the trip, making it a good option for covering distance efficiently. While the profile is predominantly highway, the transition between the Turnpike and I 81 is seamless.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111.4 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I 81. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 145.4 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,799 ft203 ft
Total Climb
2,311 ft
Total Descent
1,361 ft
Highest Point
1,799 ft
~93.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,596 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 Harford, PA, road signs point toward Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and Binghamton.
Scranton
120 mi in|~2h 22m|via I 476; PATP
Wilkes-Barre
120.8 mi in|~2h 23m
Binghamton
121 mi in|~2h 24m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 145.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 111.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $14.48 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 Harford, 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.
Yes — Valley Forge 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 Harford, PA before heading back.
