Origin
Oxford, PA
Afternoon in Oxford on Sunday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oxford, 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
1h 13m
Distance
43 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oxford, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 44.3-mile drive from Oxford to Haverford, Pennsylvania, is a straightforward, single-day trip taking about 1 hour and 4 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via Limestone Road, the Kennett-Oxford Bypass, and East Baltimore Pike, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $7, making it an economical option. Given its short distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. It's a local drive that keeps you within the familiar Northeast region of Pennsylvania.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kennett-Oxford Bypass | 15.2 mi | 20m |
| Street Road | 11.3 mi | 19m |
| West Chester Pike | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Bryn Mawr Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| East Baltimore Pike | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| College Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Darby Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Limestone Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
— 15.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on PA 10
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 3rd Street
2
Continue on PA 10
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Limestone Road
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
4
Merge onto US 1
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 1
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Baltimore Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto PA 52
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lenape Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto PA 926
5.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Street Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on PA 926
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Street Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on PA 926
132 ft
·
4 sec
·
Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn right onto PA 3
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto Bryn Mawr Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Bryn Mawr Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto PA 320
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Sproul Road
13
Turn slight left onto Darby Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Darby Road
14
Turn left onto College Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
College Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on East Railroad Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Railroad Avenue
16
Turn left onto Haverford Station Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Haverford Station Road
17
Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Oxford, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 42.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Merge onto US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
18.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
PA 52 / Lenape Road
Turn left onto PA 52 / Lenape Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
36.4 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Bryn Mawr Avenue
Turn left onto Bryn Mawr Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
40.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
College Avenue
Turn left onto College Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
42.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Winsor Lane
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.13 one way
$14.26 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.81 | $15.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.34 | $16.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Haverford, PA
Afternoon in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Westtown, PA
22 mi in
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
13 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
1h 13m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, indicated by its 0% highway share. You won't encounter long, monotonous stretches; instead, the road will likely present frequent turns and changes in direction as you make your way through local communities. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, suggesting a dynamic driving experience rather than a consistent pace. This kind of route means you'll be actively engaged with the road, navigating a series of local roads that connect Oxford to Haverford.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on Kennett-Oxford Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 43 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.9 miles (US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (PA 52 / Lenape Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.4 miles (Bryn Mawr Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Oxford, PA
Full guide →Founded 1775
Oxford is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, close to the border with Maryland.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 43 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.2 miles on Kennett-Oxford Bypass. 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 1.9 miles (US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (PA 52 / Lenape Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.4 miles (Bryn Mawr Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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