Origin
Saxonburg, PA
Late night in Saxonburg on Sunday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saxonburg, 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
5h 58m
Distance
310.9 mi
500 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 45m
★
6 AM
5h 58m
8 AM
6h 24m
10 AM
6h 7m
12 PM
6h 5m
3 PM
6h 8m
5 PM
6h 23m
8 PM
5h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saxonburg, PA
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Trip Overview
This 310.9-mile journey from Saxonburg, PA, to Haverford, PA, is estimated to take approximately 5 hours and 58 minutes of driving time. With no highway driving and a profile described as 'turn-heavy local drive,' this route is best suited for a single day trip, especially given the recommended one-day duration. You can expect a fuel cost of around $51 for this drive. The route primarily utilizes local roads like North Rebecca Street, Freeport Street, and Ekastown Road, offering a more intimate travel experience across Pennsylvania. This trip is entirely within the Northeast region, so you won't be crossing state lines or major regional boundaries.
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
155.4 miles from Saxonburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 279.5 mi | 5h 4m |
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| West Montgomery Avenue | 4.3 mi | 9m |
| I 76 | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| South Pike Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Ekastown Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Sarver Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Freeport Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 279.5 mi, about 5h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saxonburg, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on Water Street
27 ft
·
2 sec
·
Water Street
2
Turn right onto North Rebecca Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Rebecca Street
3
Continue on Freeport Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Freeport Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto PA 228
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Ekastown Road
5
Turn left onto PA 228
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Sarver Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto PA 356
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South Pike Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
8
Merge onto PA 28
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Allegheny Valley Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 12
Toward Cheswick, Springdale
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
151 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Russellton
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Hite Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hite Road
12
Turn left onto Russellton Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Russellton Road
13
Continue on Little Deer Creek Valley Road
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Little Deer Creek Valley Road
14
Continue on Pearl Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Pearl Avenue
15
At end of road, turn right onto Freeport Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Freeport Road
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward PATP
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 76; PATP
280 mi
·
5 hr 4 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit onto I 76
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 76
Exit 326
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 330
Toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
340 ft
·
9 sec
Toward PA 320 South: Villanova
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto PA 320
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Gulph Road
23
Continue on PA 320
4.3 mi
·
9 min
·
West Montgomery Avenue
24
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft
·
23 sec
·
Woodside Road
25
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft
·
18 sec
·
Winsor Lane
26
Turn left
10 ft
·
0 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour 58-minute estimated duration and the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, starting your trip from Saxonburg, PA, in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and minimize potential evening traffic. With only one stop recommended and no significant highway stretches, you have flexibility in pacing. The $51 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to check local prices. A practical tip for this route: pay close attention to speed limits and local signage, as the frequent turns on these local roads can lead to unexpected changes in posted speeds or temporary restrictions. This will help ensure a smooth and efficient arrival in Haverford, PA.
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 155.4 miles from Saxonburg, PA, or about 3h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 279.5 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 68 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.4 miles or 3h 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haverford, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Saxonburg, 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 Saxonburg, PA
This is one driving day of about 310.9 miles and 5h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Saxonburg, 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 279.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
155 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 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 155.4 miles from Saxonburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 279.5 miles.
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 185 decision points cluster between mile 19.6 and 305.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
19.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Cheswick, Springdale
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 12
Toward Cheswick, Springdale
8
19.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Russellton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Russellton
8
21.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
8
301.6 mi into trip
|
~5h 39m 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
305.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 45m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.54 one way
$103.09 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $56.45 | $112.90 |
| premium | $4.93 | $60.30 | $120.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.64 | $137.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $36.34
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(279.5 mi)
$36.34
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
$52
Tolls
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$113–$138
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.3 | 1 | $32.64 | $14.92 |
| Efficient EV | 77.7 | 0 | $27.20 | $12.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.4 | 1 | $43.53 | $19.90 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 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.
Destination
Haverford, PA
Late night in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
155 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
23 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 58m 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.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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 300.2
Park Closure: Sun, Apr 19 - Park Entrance and Tour Roads Temporarily Closed for Rev Run
Park Closure: Admin Parking Lot Closed Fri 4/17 Until Sun 4/19 at Noon for Rev Run Setup
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 203.7
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
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
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 96.5
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
$1
near mile 310.9
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
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 310.9
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
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
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 246.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a dynamic driving experience on this route, as it features a 0% highway share and is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive.' This means you'll be navigating a variety of local roads, with frequent turns and changes in speed. While there's no longest uninterrupted stretch noted, the constant engagement with local streets will keep you attentive. The road character will likely shift as you move through different towns and rural areas, offering a continuous sense of progression rather than a monotonous highway cruise. Expect a more hands-on driving experience from start to finish.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 279.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Allegheny Valley Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 310.9 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 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 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 Saxonburg, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Cheswick, Springdale, Russellton and Patp.
Cheswick
19.6 mi in
|
~29m
Springdale
19.6 mi in
|
~29m
Russellton
19.8 mi in
|
~29m
Patp
21.6 mi in
|
~34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 58m. Total distance: 310.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 279.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $36.34 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 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument 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 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 11.9 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.
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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