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Trip from Haverford, PA to Tullytown, 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

53m

Distance

36.8 mi

59 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 50m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

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

borough of Pennsylvania

Tullytown, PA

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Trip Overview

Haverford to Tullytown is 36.8 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Pennsylvania Turnpike and Mid-County Expressway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused trip within the Northeast region, specifically connecting two points in Pennsylvania. Given its relatively short duration, it's ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it a practical option for getting between these two locations without much fuss. Consider this route when you need an efficient and predictable drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 23.2 mi 26m
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
North Radcliffe Street 0.7 mi 1m
Bristol Pike 0.7 mi 1m
Montgomery Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 23.2 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haverford, PA and Tullytown, 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

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
13

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
14

Merge onto I 276; PATP

23 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 42 Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
16

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

360 ft · 8 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike
17

Keep slight left at fork onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

99 ft · 4 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Toward US 13 North: Levittown Use the left lane.
18

Turn left onto US 13

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bristol Pike
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn slight right onto Beaver Dam Road

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Beaver Dam Road
20

Continue on Penn Avenue

450 ft · 13 sec · Penn Avenue
21

Turn right onto Randall Avenue

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Randall Avenue
22

At end of road, turn left onto North Radcliffe Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Radcliffe Street
23

Continue on Main Street

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Main Street
24

Turn right

80 ft · 5 sec
25

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Abington, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Abington, PA

18 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

Bristol, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Willow Grove, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.4 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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~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
33.4 mi into trip | ~46m in

Take the exit toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 42 Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
8
34.4 mi into trip | ~48m in | Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto Pennsylvania Turnpike toward US 13 North: Levittown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward US 13 North: Levittown

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.10 one way

$12.20 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.68 $13.36
premium $4.93 $7.14 $14.27
diesel $5.61 $8.12 $16.25

Estimated Tolls: $3.06

Pennsylvania Turnpike (23.6 mi) $3.06

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$3

Total

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11 0 $3.86 $1.77
Efficient EV 9.2 0 $3.22 $1.47
EV Truck/SUV 14.7 0 $5.15 $2.36

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Haverford, PA

Late night in Haverford on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Tullytown, PA

Late night in Tullytown on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

44 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

53m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive has a highway-focused profile, with 73% of the journey utilizing major expressways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 23.2 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a consistent, high-speed experience for a considerable portion of your trip. While the primary roads are built for speed, the inclusion of Mid-County Expressway and Old Gulph Road suggests some transitions between different types of roadways. Expect a driving experience dominated by efficient travel on well-maintained highways, minimizing slower, more winding sections.

73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.2 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Mid-County Expressway. 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

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 36.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.

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 Tullytown, PA, road signs point toward Plymouth Meeting and Bristol.

Plymouth Meeting

5.5 mi in | ~12m

Bristol

33.4 mi in | ~46m

About the Cities

Arriving in Tullytown, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1816

Bristol is a borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This article also covers the neighboring communities of Tullytown and Levittown.

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 53m. Total distance: 36.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 23.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.06 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 Tullytown, 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 Tullytown, 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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