Haverford, PA to Hemlock, PA is 323.5 miles and takes about 6h 48m via Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, and US 219, with a fuel budget near $54 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mixed highway and surface road experience, making it a good option for a single-day trip. The route offers a practical way to cover a significant distance within the state.
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
161.8 miles from Haverford, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
165.5 mi
3h
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi
1h 21m
US 219
12.3 mi
18m
Montmorenci Road
8.8 mi
13m
PA 948
8.6 mi
12m
State Park Road
7.5 mi
13m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.4 mi
11m
Highland Road
5.4 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 165.5 mi, about 3h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverford, PA and Hemlock, PA.
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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
2.3 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.
9
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
14
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
166 mi·3 hr·Keystone Shortway
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·32 sec
19
Turn straight onto PA 153
7.5 mi·13 min·State Park Road
20
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi·8 min·Hoovertown Road
21
Continue on PA 153
3.7 mi·6 min·Penfield Road
22
At end of road, turn right onto US 219
12 mi·18 min·US 219
23
Turn right onto PA 948
1.0 mi·2 min·Montmorenci Avenue
24
Continue on PA 948
8.8 mi·13 min·Montmorenci Road
25
Continue on PA 948
5.4 mi·7 min·Highland Road
26
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.7 mi·3 min·Kane-Russell City Road
27
Take the exit onto PA 948
8.6 mi·12 min·PA 948
28
Continue on PA 666
2.3 mi·4 min·PA 666
29
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
1.2 mi·2 min·West Main Street
30
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi·6 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
31
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi·2 min·South Main Street
32
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi·4 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
33
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi·36 sec·Main Street
34
Turn right onto US 6 Business
0.2 mi·33 sec·Pennsylvania Avenue East
Use the right lane.
35
Turn right onto Hemlock Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Hemlock Street
36
Continue on Hemlock Road
3.5 mi·13 min·Hemlock Road
37
Turn right
99 ft·4 sec
38
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 48m estimated drive time, leaving Haverford, PA in the morning should allow you to reach Hemlock, PA with plenty of daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop, you can choose a location that best suits your needs for a break or refueling. The route involves a mix of highway and surface roads, so stay attentive to changing speed limits and road types. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer stretches on the Keystone Shortway, as services might be less frequent.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 161.8 miles from Haverford, PA, or about 3h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.5 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 71 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 161.8 miles or 3h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hemlock, 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 323.5 miles and 6h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 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 165.5 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 319.5 — 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
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
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
6
319.5 mi into trip|~6h 32m in|US 6 Business / Pennsylvania Avenue East
Turn right onto US 6 Business / Pennsylvania Avenue East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.63 one way
$107.26 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg113 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$58.74
$117.48
premium
$4.93
$62.74
$125.48
diesel
$5.61
$71.42
$142.85
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
$54
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
97.1
1
$33.97
$15.53
Efficient EV
80.9
0
$28.31
$12.94
EV Truck/SUV
129.4
1
$45.29
$20.70
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (66% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Haverford, PA
Late night
in Haverford on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hemlock, PA
Late night
in Hemlock on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 48m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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.
Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 11.2
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?
About 31% of this 323.5-mile route is highway driving. You'll encounter a 165.5-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, which will likely feel like extended rural cruising. The transition from highway to surface roads will happen gradually as you progress toward your destination. Be prepared for varying road conditions as you move between the more direct highway segments and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and US 219.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 165.5 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 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 21 significant decision points across 323.5 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 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.
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 Hemlock, PA, road signs point toward Mount Pocono and Penfield.
Mount Pocono
84.4 mi in|~1h 39m
Penfield
251.1 mi in|~4h 42m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 48m. Total distance: 323.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 48m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 165.5 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.
Yes — we found about 24 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Hemlock, 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. There are 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Winsor Lane): Navigation decision point; 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.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.8 hours each way, a round trip means 13.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hemlock, PA before the return drive.
