Hopwood, PA to Haverford, PA is 276.3 miles and takes about 5 hours 22 minutes via the Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $44 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays entirely within Pennsylvania, connecting the Northeast region of the state to itself. The majority of your travel will be on the Turnpike, making it a straightforward transit between these two points. Given the relatively short duration and predominant highway nature, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip.
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
138.1 miles from Hopwood, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
236.3 mi
4h 17m
US 119
10.3 mi
12m
Pleasant Valley Road
7.9 mi
13m
PA 31
6 mi
9m
West Montgomery Avenue
4.3 mi
9m
I 76
3.9 mi
6m
Connellsville Road
2.3 mi
3m
Connellsville Street
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 236.3 mi, about 4h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopwood, PA and Haverford, PA.
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Start on US 40 Business
0.9 mi·1 min·National Pike
2
Continue on US 40 Business
0.8 mi·1 min·East Main Street
3
Turn right onto Connellsville Street
1.6 mi·2 min·Connellsville Street
4
Continue on Connellsville Road
2.3 mi·3 min·Connellsville Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·54 sec
6
Continue on US 119
10 mi·12 min·US 119
7
Take the exit
244 ft·6 sec
8
Turn straight onto PA 982
7.9 mi·13 min·Pleasant Valley Road
9
Turn right onto PA 31
6.0 mi·9 min·PA 31
10
Turn slight left
0.2 mi·33 sec
11
Turn left
28 ft·3 sec
12
Take the ramp
493 ft·12 sec
Toward PATP, I 70, I 76
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·35 sec
14
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
236 mi·4 hr 17 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto I 76
3.9 mi·6 min·I 76
Exit 326Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, PhiladelphiaUse the slight right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 330Toward PA 320: Gulph MillsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
340 ft·9 sec
Toward PA 320 South: VillanovaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto PA 320
0.6 mi·1 min·South Gulph Road
19
Continue on PA 320
4.3 mi·9 min·West Montgomery Avenue
20
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft·23 sec·Woodside Road
21
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft·18 sec·Winsor Lane
22
Turn left
10 ft·0 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Hopwood to avoid any potential midday traffic. With only one recommended stop and a short overall duration, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the long 236.3-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, as services can be spaced out. Plan for your final miles on Pleasant Valley Road to be at a slower pace as you navigate local roads into Haverford.
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 138.1 miles from Hopwood, PA, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 236.3 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 61 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.1 miles or 2h 43m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haverford, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hopwood, 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 Hopwood, PA
This is one driving day of about 276.3 miles and 5h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Hopwood, 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 236.3 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 30.3 and 271.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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30.3 mi into trip|~44m in
Take the ramp toward PATP, I 70, I 76
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PATP, I 70, I 76
5
30.4 mi into trip|~45m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
267 mi into trip|~5h 3m in|I 76
Take the exit onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
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 326
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
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270.8 mi into trip|~5h 9m in
Take the exit toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 330
Toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
7
271.2 mi into trip|~5h 10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 320 South: Villanova
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 320 South: Villanova
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.62 one way
$97.25 round trip
$4.47/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.89
$53.17
$106.34
premium
$5.23
$56.85
$113.70
diesel
$6.18
$67.21
$134.43
Estimated Tolls: $30.72
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(236.3 mi)$30.72
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
$49
Tolls
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$104–$129
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
82.9
1
$29.01
$13.26
Efficient EV
69.1
0
$24.18
$11.05
EV Truck/SUV
110.5
1
$38.68
$17.68
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% 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
Hopwood, PA
Morning
in Hopwood on Sunday
Local time
7:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Partly Sunny
N 6 to 12 mph6% 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
Haverford, PA
Morning
in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
7:25 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
45°F
State Line, PA
138 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 22m 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...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 266.7
Park Closure: Grand Parade Trail Closure Due to Scheduled Herbicide Spraying (Sep. 22)
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 161.9
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 57.2
The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...
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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 276.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is overwhelmingly a highway experience, with 93% of the route on major roadways. You'll encounter a considerable stretch of 236.3 miles primarily on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. After this extensive highway segment, you'll transition to surface roads like Pleasant Valley Road for the final portion of your trip. Expect a high density of exits on the Turnpike before reaching the more local road feel near your destination.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 236.3 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 119. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 30.3 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 276.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 30.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 267 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,502 ft319 ft
Total Climb
1,784 ft
Total Descent
2,574 ft
Highest Point
2,502 ft
~39.5 mi in
Elevation Range
2,182 ft
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 Hopwood, PA to Haverford, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp 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 22m. Total distance: 276.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 236.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $30.72 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 Haverford, 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 30.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 267 miles (I 76): 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, 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 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Haverford, PA before the return drive.
