If you are planning a trip from Orchard Hills to Haverford, you should prepare for a roughly 291.5-mile journey that takes about 5 hours and 36 minutes to complete. Because this route stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, it is entirely feasible as a single-day drive. You will want to budget approximately $48 for fuel to cover the distance. Since the path relies on local roads rather than major interstates, you can expect a more hands-on driving experience. It is a straightforward trip that serves as a solid choice if you prefer staying off the main highways.
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
145.8 miles from Orchard Hills, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi
4h 34m
State Route 66
14.4 mi
23m
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
12.2 mi
13m
West Montgomery Avenue
4.3 mi
9m
I 76
3.9 mi
6m
1st Street
2.2 mi
3m
South Gulph Road
0.6 mi
1m
I 70
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 252 mi, about 4h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orchard Hills, PA and Haverford, PA.
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Start on Florida Avenue
81 ft·7 sec·Florida Avenue
2
Turn left onto PA 56
2.2 mi·3 min·1st Street
3
Continue on PA 66
2.3 mi·3 min·State Route 66
4
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
12 mi·19 min·State Route 66
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on PA Tpke 66
12 mi·13 min·Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 0BToward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·30 sec
Toward I 70 West: New Stanton
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, PittsburghUse the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 70
0.2 mi·22 sec·I 70
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
0.4 mi·1 min·I 70
Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
11
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
252 mi·4 hr 34 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 330Toward PA 320: Gulph MillsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
340 ft·9 sec
Toward PA 320 South: VillanovaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto PA 320
0.6 mi·1 min·South Gulph Road
16
Continue on PA 320
4.3 mi·9 min·West Montgomery Avenue
17
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft·23 sec·Woodside Road
18
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft·18 sec·Winsor Lane
19
Turn left
10 ft·0 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 5-hour and 36-minute trek, consider planning for at least one dedicated stop along the way to break up the local road driving. Since this route is quite turn-heavy, keeping your eyes sharp and your focus on the road is essential for a smooth experience. You have the advantage of total flexibility with your schedule, so choose a departure time that avoids local traffic peaks to keep your travel time consistent. Given the $48 fuel estimate, it is wise to ensure your tank is topped off before hitting the road, as local routes may have less frequent service options compared to major highways.
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 145.8 miles from Orchard Hills, PA, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 252 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 64 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.8 miles or 2h 49m 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 31m
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 Orchard Hills, 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 Orchard Hills, PA
This is one driving day of about 291.5 miles and 5h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Orchard Hills, 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 252 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 4.5 and 286.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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4.5 mi into trip|~7m in|PA 66 / State Route 66
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66 / State Route 66
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
29.4 mi into trip|~41m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pitts...
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282.2 mi into trip|~5h 18m 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
7
286.1 mi into trip|~5h 24m 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
286.4 mi into trip|~5h 24m 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
$48.33 one way
$96.65 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg102 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$52.93
$105.86
premium
$4.93
$56.53
$113.07
diesel
$5.61
$64.36
$128.72
Estimated Tolls: $33.62
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(252 mi)$32.77
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
(12.2 mi)$0.85
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
$48
Tolls
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$107–$132
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
87.5
1
$30.61
$13.99
Efficient EV
72.9
0
$25.51
$11.66
EV Truck/SUV
116.6
1
$40.81
$18.66
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 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 Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Orchard Hills, PA
Morning
in Orchard Hills on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Haverford, PA
Morning
in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
54°F
Hancock, MD
146 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
18 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 36m 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...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 180.9
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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 281.5
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...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 70.4
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 291.5
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 221.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate primarily via 1st Street, State Route 66, and Amos K throughout the duration of the trip. Because the path avoids high-speed freeways, your focus will remain on the constant maneuvering required by local road travel. This technical, winding nature defines the character of the journey, making it feel less like a sprint and more like a steady, continuous cruise through the Pennsylvania landscape.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 252 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and State Route 66. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near PA 66 / State Route 66.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 291.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (PA 66 / State Route 66): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 282.2 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Orchard Hills, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Patp: New Stanton, Patp: Harrisburg and Pittsburgh.
Patp: New Stanton
28.8 mi in|~39m
Patp: Harrisburg
29.4 mi in|~41m
Pittsburgh
29.4 mi in|~41m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 36m. Total distance: 291.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 36m 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 252 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $33.62 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (PA 66 / State Route 66): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 282.2 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 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.
