Haverford, PA to Upper Saint Clair, PA is 296.2 miles and takes about 5h 56m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, beginning in the Northeast region and ending in the same area. With nearly all of your travel on highways, this is a straightforward trip. Expect efficient progress on this route, making it a solid choice for a single-day transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
148.1 miles from Haverford, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 50m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
259.7 mi
4h 42m
Lincoln Way
6.2 mi
11m
Lebanon Church Road
3.9 mi
6m
Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi
6m
Old Gulph Road
2.5 mi
5m
Schuylkill Expressway
2.2 mi
3m
South Park Road
2.1 mi
4m
Broughton Road
1.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 259.7 mi, about 4h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverford, PA and Upper Saint Clair, PA.
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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
2.5 mi·5 min·Old Gulph Road
7
Continue on PA 320
1.3 mi·2 min·South Gulph Road
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward I 76 West: Valley ForgeUse the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 76
1.7 mi·2 min·Schuylkill Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi·10 sec
Exit 328B-A/327Toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, PottstownUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·22 sec
Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·20 sec
Toward Mall BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·8 sec
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
14
Merge onto I 76
0.4 mi·52 sec·Schuylkill Expressway
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 76
0.4 mi·1 min·I 76
Toward I 76 West: HarrisburgUse the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 76; PATP
260 mi·4 hr 42 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 67Toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesportUse the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward US 30 West: PittsburghUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto US 30
3.3 mi·6 min·Lincoln Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto Lincoln Way
6.2 mi·11 min·Lincoln Way
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.0 mi·2 min·5th Avenue
22
Turn straight onto PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.1 mi·1 min·Lysle Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.1 mi·15 sec·Jerome Street Bridge
24
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.6 mi·59 sec·West 5th Avenue
25
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
0.5 mi·1 min·West 5th Avenue
26
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi·34 sec·Richland Avenue
27
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.5 mi·47 sec·Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
28
Turn slight left onto Yellow Belt
3.9 mi·6 min·Lebanon Church Road
29
Continue on Yellow Belt
1.3 mi·2 min·Curry Hollow Road
30
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.2 mi·25 sec·Brownsville Road
31
Turn right onto Broughton Road
1.8 mi·3 min·Broughton Road
Use the straight lane.
32
Turn left onto Baptist Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Baptist Road
33
Continue on South Park Road
2.1 mi·4 min·South Park Road
34
Turn right onto Drake Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Drake Road
35
At end of road, turn left onto Bethel Church Road
217 ft·12 sec·Bethel Church Road
36
Turn right onto Orange Belt
1.2 mi·3 min·McMurray Road
Use the right lane.
37
Turn left onto Morrow Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Morrow Road
38
Turn left onto Mill Grove Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Mill Grove Road
39
Turn left onto Swanson Lane
170 ft·7 sec·Swanson Lane
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Arrive at destination
Swanson Lane
Trip Plan
For this 5h 56m drive, leaving in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is 259.7 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you begin this segment. Given the relatively short duration, you likely won't need to break this trip into two days. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $49, and it's always best to have a buffer.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 148.1 miles from Haverford, PA, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 259.7 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 65 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.1 miles or 2h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Upper Saint Clair, 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 296.2 miles and 5h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Haverford, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 259.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.7 and 269 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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7.7 mi into trip|~16m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 328B-A/327
Toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, We...
9
7.9 mi into trip|~16m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevar...
8
8.1 mi into trip|~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Mall Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Mall Boulevard
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8.4 mi into trip|~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
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269 mi into trip|~5h 2m in
Take the exit toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
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 67
Toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.03 one way
$104.07 round trip
$4.46/gal25.4 MPG avg104 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.93
$57.51
$115.03
premium
$5.32
$61.98
$123.96
diesel
$6.57
$76.60
$153.21
Estimated Tolls: $33.77
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(259.7 mi)$33.77
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
$52
Tolls
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$111–$136
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
88.9
1
$31.10
$14.22
Efficient EV
74.1
0
$25.92
$11.85
EV Truck/SUV
118.5
1
$41.47
$18.96
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Haverford, PA
Late night
in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
2:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy
N 15 mph58% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:10AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:10AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Upper Saint Clair, PA
Late night
in Upper Saint Clair on Sunday
Local time
2:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
N 9 to 15 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:10AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:10AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
40°F
King, PA
148 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
1 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
5h 56m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 112.3
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 214.5
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 71.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 89% of the 296.2 miles spent on major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 259.7 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. After this long highway segment, expect to transition to surface roads like Lincoln Way and Lebanon Church Road as you approach your destination. The high highway percentage means you'll see frequent exit signs for much of the drive.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 259.7 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Lincoln Way. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 26 significant decision points across 296.2 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 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; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,148 ft319 ft
Total Climb
2,886 ft
Total Descent
2,124 ft
Highest Point
2,148 ft
~232.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,828 ft
Notable High Points
1,816 ft at ~169.2 miles+647 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Haverford, PA to Upper Saint Clair, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mckeesport along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 56m. Total distance: 296.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 259.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $33.77 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.
Yes — we found about 20 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Upper Saint Clair, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Flight 93 National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Upper Saint Clair, PA before the return drive.
