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Trip from Marcus Hook, 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

34m

Distance

19.3 mi

31 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m

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

Downtown Marcus Hook, PA, PA

Marcus Hook, PA

Max Medyk

Trip Overview

Marcus Hook, PA to Haverford, PA is 19.3 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Mid-County Expressway and Delaware Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused drive is entirely within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a quick journey that's ideal for a single-day trip, requiring minimal planning. The route is primarily composed of major expressways, making for efficient travel between these two locations. You'll find this drive straightforward and largely uninterrupted.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mid-County Expressway 8.2 mi 11m
Delaware Expressway 4.5 mi 6m
West Ardmore Avenue 2.2 mi 4m
Ellis Road 1.1 mi 2m
Market Street 1 mi 2m
Lawrence Road 0.3 mi <1m
West Chester Pike 0.3 mi <1m
Woodside Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Mid-County Expressway — 8.2 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marcus Hook, PA and Haverford, PA.

1

Start on US 13

442 ft · 25 sec · West 10th Street
Use the straight lane.
2

Turn left onto PA 452

1.0 mi · 2 min · Market Street
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 95 North: Philadelphia
4

Merge onto I 95

1.7 mi · 2 min · Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

2.8 mi · 3 min · Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 7 Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 476

8.2 mi · 11 min · Mid-County Expressway
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 47 sec
Exit 9 Toward PA 3: Broomall, Upper Darby Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn right onto PA 3

0.3 mi · 40 sec · West Chester Pike
Use the right lane.
11

Turn left onto Lawrence Road

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Lawrence Road
Use the left lane.
12

Turn left onto Ellis Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Ellis Road
13

Turn left onto West Ardmore Avenue

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Ardmore Avenue
14

Turn left onto US 30

0.2 mi · 41 sec · West Lancaster Avenue
15

Turn right onto Woodside Road

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Woodside Road
16

Turn left onto Winsor Lane

343 ft · 18 sec · Winsor Lane
17

Turn left

10 ft · 0 sec
18

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 15 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 95 / Delaware Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Delaware Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.7 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 7 Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
7
6.2 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left 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
8
14.7 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward PA 3: Broomall, Upper Darby

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 9 Toward PA 3: Broomall, Upper Darby
7
15 mi into trip | ~23m in | PA 3 / West Chester Pike

Turn right onto PA 3 / West Chester Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.20 one way

$6.40 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.50 $7.01
premium $4.93 $3.74 $7.49
diesel $5.61 $4.26 $8.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.8 0 $2.03 $0.93
Efficient EV 4.8 0 $1.69 $0.77
EV Truck/SUV 7.7 0 $2.70 $1.24

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Marcus Hook, PA

Late night in Marcus Hook on Sunday

Local time

2:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Haverford, PA

Late night in Haverford on Sunday

Local time

2:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°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

20 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

34m 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?

This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 66% of it utilizing major expressways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.2 miles on the Mid-County Expressway. Expect a driving experience characterized by steady speeds and limited local road interaction for much of the journey. The transition between the Mid-County Expressway and the Delaware Expressway is seamless, keeping you moving efficiently. This highway-centric profile means you'll spend most of your time on multi-lane roads designed for longer-distance travel.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Mid-County Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mid-County Expressway and Delaware Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near I 95 / Delaware Expressway.

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 16 decision points packed into just 19.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 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.

On the drive from Marcus Hook, PA to Haverford, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Upper Darby along the way.

Upper Darby

14.7 mi in | ~22m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Mid-County Expressway. 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: at 2.9 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — First State 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 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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