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Trip from Haverford, PA to New Philadelphia, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 1m

Distance

93.1 mi

150 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 53m ★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m

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

borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

New Philadelphia, PA

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Trip Overview

Haverford, PA to New Philadelphia, PA is 93.1 miles and takes about 2h 1m via Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and William Penn Highway, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to a neighboring part of the same state. Expect a fairly straightforward trip, mostly on major roadways. With a short travel time and modest fuel cost, this route is a convenient option for a quick transit between these two points.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

46.5 miles from Haverford, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 37.5 mi 40m
William Penn Highway 21.7 mi 26m
Centre Turnpike 10.6 mi 12m
Mid-County Expressway 3.4 mi 4m
Route 61 South 3 mi 3m
East Washington Street 2.5 mi 4m
Pottsville Pike 2.4 mi 3m
Old Gulph Road 2.3 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 37.5 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haverford, PA and New Philadelphia, 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

2.3 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 Meeting Use the right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 476

3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
11

Turn slight left onto I 476

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Mid-County Expressway
12

Continue on I 476; PATP

38 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 3 min
Exit 56 Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto US 22

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
15

Merge onto I 78; US 22

22 mi · 26 min · William Penn Highway
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 29 Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 29 Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
18

Merge onto PA 61

2.4 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on PA 61

11 mi · 12 min · Centre Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
20

Continue on PA 61

3.0 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South
21

Continue on PA 61

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
22

Continue on PA 61

0.2 mi · 15 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
23

Turn right onto US 209

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Mauch Chunk Street
24

Continue on US 209

1.1 mi · 1 min · Weigand Boulevard
25

Turn left onto US 209

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Coal Street
26

Turn right onto US 209

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Pike Street
27

Continue on US 209

2.5 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street
28

Continue on US 209

1.1 mi · 2 min · Valley Street
29

Turn right onto Water Street

120 ft · 3 sec · Water Street
30

Arrive at destination

Water Street

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour travel time, you can easily complete this trip in a single day, leaving whenever works best for your schedule. Since the route is relatively short, you don't need to plan for extensive stops. The estimated fuel cost of $15 means you should have plenty of gas to reach your destination without needing a refill mid-trip. Keep an eye on the transition points between the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and the subsequent surface roads for any changes in traffic flow.

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 46.5 miles from Haverford, PA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.5 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 20 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.5 miles or 58m 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 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Philadelphia, 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 93.1 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 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 Northeast Extension for about 37.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

human settlement in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kutztown, PA

47 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

Lansdale, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Macungie, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.5 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 70.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
8
46.9 mi into trip | ~58m in

Take the exit toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

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 56 Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisbu...
7
70.8 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Take the exit toward PA 61 North: Pottsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 29 Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
7
70.9 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PA 61 North: Pottsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 29 Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.43 one way

$30.87 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $16.90 $33.81
premium $4.93 $18.06 $36.11
diesel $5.61 $20.56 $41.11

Estimated Tolls: $5.70

Pennsylvania Turnpike (37.5 mi) $4.88
Centre Turnpike (10.6 mi) $0.74
Lehigh Valley Thruway (1.1 mi) $0.08

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

$15

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.9 0 $9.78 $4.47
Efficient EV 23.3 0 $8.15 $3.72
EV Truck/SUV 37.2 0 $13.03 $5.96

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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

7:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Philadelphia, PA

Morning in New Philadelphia on Tuesday

Local time

7:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

68°F

Kutztown, PA

47 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

2 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 1m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

About 59% of this 93.1-mile trip is on highways, including a significant 37.5-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. You'll transition from this high-speed corridor to surface roads like William Penn Highway. Expect some merging and exiting activity as you navigate the highway segments, followed by more local traffic patterns once you're off the turnpike.

59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 around 5.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 17 significant decision points across 93.1 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 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 46.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 New Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Plymouth Meeting and Harrisburg.

Plymouth Meeting

5.5 mi in | ~12m

Harrisburg

46.9 mi in | ~58m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 93.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 37.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $5.70 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 New Philadelphia, 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 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 46.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Philadelphia, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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