Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
52.7 mi
85 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haverford, PA
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Strasburg, PA
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Haverford, PA to Strasburg, PA is 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 24m via Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass and US 202, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and within Pennsylvania. Expect a drive that's mostly on surface roads, so it's a pretty straightforward trip for a single day. The main roads involved are the Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass, US 202, and Strasburg Road, making it easy to navigate. It's a relatively short drive, perfect for a quick excursion without needing an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass | 13.7 mi | 18m |
| US 202 | 10.5 mi | 14m |
| Strasburg Road | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Lincoln Highway | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Exton Bypass | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Old Gulph Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Gulph Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Haverford, PA and Strasburg, 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
Continue on PA 320
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 76
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 202
Take the exit
Continue on US 30
Continue on US 30
Continue on US 30
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
Turn right onto Futer Street
Turn left onto PA 41
Turn right onto PA 741
Turn right onto PA 741
Turn slight left onto Old Strasburg Road
Turn straight onto PA 741
Continue on PA 741
Continue on PA 741
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.3 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 8.3 — 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: Valley Forge
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 202 South: West Chester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.32 one way
$18.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $10.21 | $20.42 |
| premium | $5.24 | $10.88 | $21.76 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $11.10 | $22.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Evening in Haverford on Wednesday
Local time
5:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Strasburg on Wednesday
Local time
5:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Cloudy
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.
This route features a highway share of 23%, meaning most of your driving will be on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 13.7 miles on the Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass. After that, you'll transition to surface roads for the remainder of the trip. You'll notice the change as highway exits become less frequent and traffic patterns shift to accommodate local travel.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.7 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 5.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
971 ft
Total Descent
819 ft
Highest Point
842 ft
~41.4 mi in
Elevation Range
631 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Haverford, PA and Strasburg, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Pottstown and Downingtown.
Chester
Pottstown
Downingtown
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.
Founded 1733
Strasburg is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 52.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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