If you are looking to escape the suburbs for a quick getaway, the 83.6-mile trek from Haverford to Weatherly is a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 47 minutes behind the wheel, making it an efficient transition from the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. With a fuel budget of roughly $14, this route is budget-friendly and straightforward enough that you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. Because the trip is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to enjoy your destination without feeling rushed. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from the Philadelphia suburbs to the quieter stretches of the state with ease.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.8 miles from Haverford, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
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Exit 74Toward US 209: Mahoning Valley, Lehighton, StroudsburgUse the slight right lane.
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Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward US 209 South: LehightonUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork
420 ft·10 sec
Toward US 209 South: Lehighton
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Merge onto US 209
1.6 mi·2 min·Interchange Road
Use the straight lane.
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Continue on US 209
0.5 mi·1 min·Bridge Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
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Continue on US 209
0.1 mi·7 sec·Bankway Street
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Continue on US 209
0.6 mi·55 sec·Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
Toward US 209 SouthUse the straight lane.
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Continue on US 209
0.9 mi·1 min·North 1st Street
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Continue on US 209
1.9 mi·2 min·Mauch Chunk Street
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Continue on US 209
0.3 mi·39 sec·Susquehanna Street
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Turn right onto US 209
123 ft·1 sec·Lehigh Avenue
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Continue on US 209
0.5 mi·32 sec·Lehigh Street
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Continue on US 209
0.3 mi·22 sec·Lehigh Avenue
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Continue on US 209
2.5 mi·3 min·East Catawissa Street
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Turn right onto PA 93
523 ft·7 sec·Hudson Drive
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Continue on State Route 93
2.8 mi·3 min·Hunter Street
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Continue on PA 93
2.9 mi·4 min·Hudson Drive
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Turn right onto Brenkman Drive
1.6 mi·2 min·Brenkman Drive
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Continue on Hudsondale Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Hudsondale Street
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Arrive at destination
Hudsondale Street
Trip Plan
Because this route is under two hours, you have the advantage of choosing your own pace without needing to schedule multiple rest stops. To avoid the heaviest traffic periods, try to time your departure to skip typical commuter rush hours, especially when navigating the Mid-County Expressway. Since you will be spending most of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, keep your toll pass ready to ensure a smooth, non-stop experience through the gated sections. With a $14 fuel estimate, it is a good idea to top off your tank before leaving Haverford to avoid paying premium prices near the highway. Use the simplicity of this 83.6-mile drive to your benefit by keeping your itinerary flexible and stress-free.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.8 miles from Haverford, PA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56 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 18 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.8 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weatherly, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Haverford, PA
This is one driving day of about 83.6 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Haverford, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 56 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 66.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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...
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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
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65.4 mi into trip|~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward US 209: Mahoning Valley, Lehighton, Stroudsburg
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 74
Toward US 209: Mahoning Valley, Lehighton, Stro...
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66 mi into trip|~1h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 209 South: Lehighton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 209 South: Lehighton
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66.2 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 209 South: Lehighton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 209 South: Lehighton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.86 one way
$27.72 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$15.18
$30.36
premium
$4.93
$16.21
$32.43
diesel
$5.61
$18.46
$36.92
Estimated Tolls: $7.28
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(56 mi)$7.28
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
$14
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.1
0
$8.78
$4.01
Efficient EV
20.9
0
$7.31
$3.34
EV Truck/SUV
33.4
0
$11.70
$5.35
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Morning
in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph1% chanceLive 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
Weatherly, PA
Morning
in Weatherly on Sunday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
38 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 47m 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.
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...
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...
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused journey, with 71% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate via the Mid-County Expressway and Hudson Drive before settling into the primary leg of the trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 56 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, which provides a consistent, high-speed pace for the majority of the drive. As you leave the dense traffic of the Haverford area, the road character shifts from regional expressways to the more open, extended highway environment of the turnpike. Expect a steady, predictable experience that allows you to focus on the road ahead rather than complex navigation.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 5.5 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 65.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Weatherly, PA, road signs point toward Plymouth Meeting, Lehighton and Stroudsburg.
Plymouth Meeting
5.5 mi in|~12m
Lehighton
65.4 mi in|~1h 19m
Stroudsburg
65.4 mi in|~1h 19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 83.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.28 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 Weatherly, 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: 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 65.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Weatherly, PA before heading back.
