Origin
Rockdale, PA
Morning in Rockdale on Sunday
Local time
9:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockdale, 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
30m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockdale, PA
Chet Pichet
Trip Overview
Rockdale, PA to Haverford, PA is 14.8 miles and takes about 30m via Media Bypass and Mid-County Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a local route primarily composed of surface streets and limited-access highways, making it suitable for a quick errand or connecting between towns. You won't need extensive planning for this drive, as it's designed for efficiency and ease of navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Media Bypass | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 3 mi | 4m |
| West Ardmore Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Ellis Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore Pike | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lenni Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Pennell Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Convent Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Media Bypass
— 3.4 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockdale, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on Convent Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Convent Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Lungren Road
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lungren Road
3
Turn right onto Lenni Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lenni Road
4
Turn straight onto PA 452
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Pennell Road
5
Turn right onto US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Pike
Use the right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Media Bypass
Toward US 1 North: Springfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 476: Plymouth Meeting, Chester
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 476 North
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Merge onto I 476
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 9
Toward PA 3: Broomall, Upper Darby
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto PA 3
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Chester Pike
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto Lawrence Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Lawrence Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Ellis Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Ellis Road
15
Turn left onto West Ardmore Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Ardmore Avenue
16
Turn left onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Lancaster Avenue
17
Turn right onto Woodside Road
0.2 mi
·
47 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 10.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 1 / Media Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1 / Media Bypass toward US 1 North: Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: Springfield
7
6.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 476: Plymouth Meeting, Chester
8
6.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
8
10.2 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
10.5 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
$2.45 one way
$4.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
9:31 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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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 best described as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 21% of it on highways. You'll experience a mix of faster stretches on roads like the Media Bypass and Mid-County Expressway, interspersed with more frequent turns and intersections. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 3.4 miles on the Media Bypass. Expect to navigate through suburban areas, requiring your attention for lane changes and traffic signals, especially as you transition between the main thoroughfares and local roads leading to Haverford.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on Media Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near US 1 / Media Bypass.
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 17 decision points packed into just 14.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (US 1 / Media Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rockdale, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Chester and Upper Darby.
Chester
6.4 mi in
|
~12m
Upper Darby
10.2 mi in
|
~18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.4 miles on Media 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 3 miles (US 1 / Media Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 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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