Origin
Haverford, PA
Evening in Haverford on Tuesday
Local time
8:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haverford, PA to Schnecksville, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 22, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
55.1 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Schnecksville, PA
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Trip Overview
Haverford, PA to Schnecksville, PA is 55.1 miles and takes about 1h 14m via Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and PA 309, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a short, straightforward drive primarily on highways, making it an easy single-day excursion. Expect a quick transit with minimal fuss, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. The overall journey is focused on getting you to your destination without extensive detours or complex navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 37.5 mi | 40m |
| PA 309 | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Old Gulph Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| West Matsonford Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| New Gulph Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Montgomery Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
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 Schnecksville, 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
0.7 mi
·
2 min
Exit 56
Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 22 East: Allentown
15
Merge onto US 22
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward PA 309 North: Tamaqua
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto PA 309
6.0 mi
·
11 min
·
PA 309
18
Turn left onto PA 309
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
PA 309
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
PA 309
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.6 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 48.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~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
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...
6
48.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward PA 309 North: Tamaqua
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 309 North: Tamaqua
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.99 one way
$17.98 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $9.89 | $19.77 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.55 | $21.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.17 | $24.33 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.93
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(37.5 mi)
$4.88
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(0.7 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$5
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.79 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.71 | $3.53 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Schnecksville, PA
Evening in Schnecksville on Tuesday
Local time
8:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
1h 14m 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?
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 86% of the journey taking place on expressways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, including a continuous stretch of 37.5 miles. The drive offers a typical highway-focused profile, meaning you can expect consistent speeds and straightforward navigation for most of the trip. While the majority is highway, the final leg incorporates PA 309, offering a slight shift in scenery and road type before reaching Schnecksville.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 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?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and PA 309. 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 Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 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.
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 Schnecksville, PA, road signs point toward Plymouth Meeting and Harrisburg.
Plymouth Meeting
5.5 mi in
|
~12m
Harrisburg
46.9 mi in
|
~58m
About the Cities
Starting in Haverford, PA
Full guide →Haverford Township is a region of Delaware County in Southeastern Pennsylvania. It is a western suburb of Philadelphia. About 50,000 people live in Haverford Township. It was founded by the Welsh Quakers in 1681 and purchased by William Penn.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 55.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). 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 $4.93 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 Schnecksville, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 — 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 Schnecksville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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