Origin
Hopewell, PA
Morning in Hopewell on Sunday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopewell, PA to Haverford, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
45.1 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hopewell, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
Traveling from Hopewell to Haverford covers 45.1 miles across the Pennsylvania countryside. You should plan for about 1 hour and 19 minutes of driving time, making this a straightforward day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, it is an affordable excursion within the Northeast region. Because this route avoids major highways entirely, your progress will depend on local traffic and turn-heavy navigation. It is an ideal path if you prefer a direct, local transit experience over high-speed interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kennett-Oxford Bypass | 17.2 mi | 23m |
| Street Road | 11.3 mi | 19m |
| West Chester Pike | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Bryn Mawr Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| East Baltimore Pike | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| College Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Darby Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Lenape Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
— 17.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopewell, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on this road
105 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Hopewell Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hopewell Road
3
Turn sharp left onto Roneys Corner Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Roneys Corner Road
4
Turn right onto Calvary Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Calvary Road
5
Continue on Bethel Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bethel Road
6
Turn straight onto PA 472
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Lancaster Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 1 North: Kennett Square
8
Merge onto US 1
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 1
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Baltimore Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto PA 52
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lenape Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto PA 926
5.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Street Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on PA 926
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Street Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on PA 926
132 ft
·
4 sec
·
Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto PA 3
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto Bryn Mawr Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Bryn Mawr Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto PA 320
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Sproul Road
17
Turn slight left onto Darby Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Darby Road
18
Turn left onto College Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
College Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on East Railroad Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Railroad Avenue
20
Turn left onto Haverford Station Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Haverford Station Road
21
Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Montgomery Avenue
22
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft
·
23 sec
·
Woodside Road
23
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft
·
18 sec
·
Winsor Lane
24
Turn left
10 ft
·
0 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Hopewell, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.8 — 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
|
Hopewell Road
Turn right onto Hopewell Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Roneys Corner Road
Turn sharp left onto Roneys Corner Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward US 1 North: Kennett Square
Navigation decision point
Toward US 1 North: Kennett Square
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Merge onto US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
20.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
PA 52 / Lenape Road
Turn left onto PA 52 / Lenape Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.48 one way
$14.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.75 | $17.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Haverford, PA
Morning in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Westtown, PA
23 mi in
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
5 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 19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. You will navigate via the Kennett-Oxford Bypass, Street Road, and West Chester Pike rather than sticking to monotonous interstates. Since the highway share is 0%, you won't experience the typical drone of high-speed transit. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 17.2 miles on the Kennett-Oxford Bypass, which provides a brief reprieve from the constant turns. Overall, the road’s personality is defined by its local character and the need to adjust to varying road types throughout the journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.2 mi on Kennett-Oxford Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hopewell Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.1 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: near the start (Hopewell Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Roneys Corner Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 45.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.2 miles on Kennett-Oxford Bypass. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Haverford, 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 (Hopewell Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Roneys Corner Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — First State National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Independence National Historical Park (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 Haverford, 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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