Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 16m
Distance
145 mi
233 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shohola, PA
Haneul Trac
Haverford, PA to Shohola, PA is 145 miles and takes about 3h 16m via Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I 84, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from the Northeast region of Pennsylvania to its own Northeast corner. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive that's easy to complete in a single day. If you're looking for a direct route with minimal fuss, this is a solid option to get you from point A to point B efficiently.
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
72.5 miles from Haverford, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 67.3 mi | 1h 13m |
| I 84 | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| Keystone Shortway | 9 mi | 10m |
| PA 903 | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| I 380 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| PA 434 | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| Well Road | 5.5 mi | 10m |
| Church Street | 5.5 mi | 10m |
Step-by-step road directions between Haverford, PA and Shohola, PA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Winsor Lane
Turn right onto Woodside Road
Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue
Turn slight right onto New Gulph Road
Continue on Old Gulph Road
Turn right onto West Matsonford Road
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 476
Turn slight left onto I 476
Continue on I 476; PATP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn slight right onto PA 903
At end of road, turn left onto PA 115
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 80
Take the exit
Continue on I 380
Take the exit
Turn right onto PA 423
At end of road, turn left onto PA 423
Turn right onto PA 423
Continue on PA 423
Turn straight onto PA 191
Continue on PA 191; PA 507
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 84
Take the exit
Turn left onto PA 739
Turn right onto PA 434
Turn right onto PA 434
Turn left onto Chauncey Thomas Road
Turn right onto Rohman Road
Arrive at destination
Since this is a 1-day trip at just over 3 hours, you have plenty of flexibility for when you depart. Leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Shohola, PA, with daylight to spare. The longest stretch without a stop is over 67 miles, so plan your fuel and restroom breaks accordingly, perhaps around the time you transition from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension to I 84. With a fuel cost estimated at $24, it's an economical journey to plan around.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 72.5 miles or 1h 27m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shohola, PA than in the middle of the route.
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 miles and 3h 16m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 72.5 miles from Haverford, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.3 miles.
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 5.5 and 95.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward PA 903: Jim Thorpe, Lake Harmony
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 903 North: Lake Harmony
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 380 North, PA 940 Truck East: Scranton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$24.04 one way
$48.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $26.33 | $52.66 |
| premium | $4.93 | $28.12 | $56.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.01 | $64.03 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.75
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
$24
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.7 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 | 43.5 | 0 | $15.23 | $6.96 |
| Efficient EV | 36.3 | 0 | $12.69 | $5.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58 | 0 | $20.30 | $9.28 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Shohola on Sunday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 74% of it on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, including a stretch of 67.3 miles without needing to exit. Expect a consistent driving experience for most of the journey, primarily on high-speed roads. The character is less about winding country lanes and more about covering distance efficiently.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 145 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 76.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Haverford, PA and Shohola, PA, road signs point toward Lake Harmony, 423: Tobyhanna and Dingmans Ferry.
Lake Harmony
423: Tobyhanna
Dingmans Ferry
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 16m. Total distance: 145 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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