Meyersdale, PA to Haverford, PA is 242.2 miles and takes about 4h 38m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward journey through the Northeast region. It's a heavily highway-focused trip, making it an efficient option for getting from point A to point B quickly. With a recommended single day for travel, you can expect a direct route with minimal detours. Consider this trip if your priority is reaching your destination with minimal fuss and time spent on the road.
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
121.1 miles from Meyersdale, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
216.5 mi
3h 56m
Flight 93 Memorial Highway
9.5 mi
10m
West Montgomery Avenue
4.3 mi
9m
I 76
3.9 mi
6m
Berlin Plank Road
2.3 mi
3m
Mason Dixon Highway
1.6 mi
2m
North Pleasant Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
South Gulph Road
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 216.5 mi, about 3h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meyersdale, PA and Haverford, PA.
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Start on Meyers Avenue
365 ft·16 sec·Meyers Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 219 Business
0.5 mi·51 sec·Grant Street
3
Continue on US 219 Business
1.6 mi·2 min·Mason Dixon Highway
4
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward US 219 North: Somerset
5
Merge onto US 219
9.5 mi·10 min·Flight 93 Memorial Highway
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Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
7
Turn left onto Berlin Plank Road
2.3 mi·3 min·Berlin Plank Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on PA 31
0.4 mi·35 sec·East Main Street
9
Turn right onto PA 281
0.6 mi·1 min·North Pleasant Avenue
10
Continue on Ramada Road
0.3 mi·31 sec·Ramada Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
12
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
217 mi·3 hr 56 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
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.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 330Toward PA 320: Gulph MillsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
340 ft·9 sec
Toward PA 320 South: VillanovaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto PA 320
0.6 mi·1 min·South Gulph Road
17
Continue on PA 320
4.3 mi·9 min·West Montgomery Avenue
18
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft·23 sec·Woodside Road
19
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft·18 sec·Winsor Lane
20
Turn left
10 ft·0 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 38m estimated duration, this trip is comfortably achievable in a single day. Departing in the morning will give you ample daylight to complete the 242.2 miles. While the longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike is substantial at 216.5 miles, plan for at least one stop to break up the drive and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer highway segment, as services can be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost of $40 is a helpful guideline for budgeting this straightforward journey.
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 121.1 miles from Meyersdale, PA, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 216.5 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 53 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.1 miles or 2h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 42m
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 Meyersdale, 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 Meyersdale, PA
This is one driving day of about 242.2 miles and 4h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Meyersdale, 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 216.5 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 16.3 and 242.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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16.3 mi into trip|~22m in|I 70; I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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232.9 mi into trip|~4h 19m 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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236.8 mi into trip|~4h 25m 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
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237.1 mi into trip|~4h 26m 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
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242.1 mi into trip|~4h 37m in|Winsor Lane
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.62 one way
$77.24 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$42.74
$85.48
premium
$4.81
$45.85
$91.69
diesel
$4.80
$45.73
$91.46
Estimated Tolls: $28.15
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(216.5 mi)$28.15
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
$39
Tolls
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.7
0
$25.43
$11.63
Efficient EV
60.6
0
$21.19
$9.69
EV Truck/SUV
96.9
1
$33.91
$15.50
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Meyersdale, PA
Late night
in Meyersdale on Monday
Local time
3:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Smoke
S 3 mph16% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 9:35PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 9:22PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Haverford, PA
Late night
in Haverford on Monday
Local time
3:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Smoke
S 0 to 5 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 9:35PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 9:22PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
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
3 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
4h 38m 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.
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 133.6
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 233.8
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
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 25.1
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 242.2
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 175.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 91% of your travel occurring on major roadways. You'll spend a significant amount of time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, including one uninterrupted stretch of 216.5 miles. This means you can anticipate a consistent pace for the majority of your journey. The inclusion of the Flight 93 Memorial Highway and West Montgomery Avenue indicates a shift towards more local roads as you approach your destination, though the highway component dominates the overall character of the drive.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 216.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Flight 93 Memorial Highway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 16.3 miles in near I 70; I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike.
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 242.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 16.3 miles (I 70; I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 232.9 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 236.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 4h 38m. Total distance: 242.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 216.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $28.15 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 19 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 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.3 miles (I 70; I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 232.9 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 236.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Flight 93 National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Haverford, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
