Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
10.2 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Media, PA
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This short 10.2-mile drive from Media to Haverford, Pennsylvania, is a quick 21-minute trip perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate via the Mid-County Expressway and West Ardmore Avenue, with a small portion on Ellis Road. With only about 30% of the drive on highways, expect a mixed driving experience. The estimated fuel cost is a very affordable $2, making this an economical choice. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or an easy transfer between towns within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-County Expressway | 3 mi | 4m |
| West Ardmore Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Ellis Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| State Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Monroe Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lawrence Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Chester Pike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Woodside Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Media, PA and Haverford, PA.
Start on South Monroe Street
Continue on State Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 1
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left
Merge onto I 476
Take the exit
Turn right onto PA 3
Turn left onto Lawrence Road
Turn left onto Ellis Road
Turn left onto West Ardmore Avenue
Turn left onto US 30
Turn right onto Woodside Road
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 5.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 476: Plymouth Meeting, Chester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left toward I 476 North
Lane positioning matters here
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
Turn right onto PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.69 one way
$3.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Media on Sunday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a varied driving experience on this route, with about 30% of the journey utilizing highway travel. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 3 miles on the Mid-County Expressway, offering a brief taste of faster-paced driving. As you transition off the expressway, the roads will likely become more local, incorporating West Ardmore Avenue and Ellis Road. This mix means you'll experience both open stretches and potentially more navigated sections as you approach your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 10.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
379 ft
Total Descent
344 ft
Highest Point
378 ft
~8 mi in
Elevation Range
210 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Media, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Chester and Upper Darby.
Chester
Upper Darby
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 10.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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