Trip from Saxonburg, PA to Haverford, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 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

$50

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

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.

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Saxonburg, PA

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Haverford, 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.

Start on Water Street

27 ft · 2 sec · Water Street

Turn right onto North Rebecca Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Rebecca Street

Continue on Freeport Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Freeport Street

At end of road, turn left onto PA 228

1.7 mi · 2 min · Ekastown Road

Turn left onto PA 228

1.3 mi · 2 min · Sarver Road

At end of road, turn right onto PA 356

3.1 mi · 5 min · South Pike Road

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Merge onto PA 28

11 mi · 13 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Exit 12 Toward Cheswick, Springdale Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

151 ft · 3 sec

Toward Russellton Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto Hite Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Hite Road

Turn left onto Russellton Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Russellton Road

Continue on Little Deer Creek Valley Road

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Little Deer Creek Valley Road

Continue on Pearl Avenue

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Pearl Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Freeport Road

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Freeport Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward PATP

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

280 mi · 5 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 330 Toward PA 320: Gulph Mills Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

340 ft · 9 sec

Toward PA 320 South: Villanova Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto PA 320

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Gulph Road

Continue on PA 320

4.3 mi · 9 min · West Montgomery Avenue

Turn left onto Woodside Road

525 ft · 23 sec · Woodside Road

Turn left onto Winsor Lane

343 ft · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

Turn left

10 ft · 0 sec

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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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

Martinsburg, PA

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

White, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Martinsburg, PA

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 check

Top 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Kelley's Family Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Saxonburg, Pennsylvania

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17243524990

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

0.8 mi

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Exton, Pennsylvania

1.2 mi

Kelley's Family Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Saxonburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17243524990

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+14128269680

Visit website

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Exton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

Acapulco | Mexican Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Irwin, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17243824335

Visit website

Jillian’s Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $100 or ab

New Kensington, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5–9 pm

+14124801170

Visit website

Cenacolo Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–8 pm

+17245155983

Visit website

Artesano Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12673318457

Visit website

Persichetti's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Jeannette, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17245275553

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

1.1 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 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.

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

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

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

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

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

$49.57 one way

$99.15 round trip

$4.05/gal 25.4 MPG avg 109 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$54.86	$109.72
premium	$4.81	$58.85	$117.70
diesel	$4.80	$58.70	$117.41

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

$50

Tolls

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$111–$136

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Saxonburg, PA

Afternoon in Saxonburg on Sunday

Local time

3:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Smoke

W 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 17 at 1:40PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Haverford, PA

Afternoon in Haverford on Sunday

Local time

3:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Smoke

NW 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 17 at 1:40PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

82°F

Martinsburg, PA

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

4 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...

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.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,360 ft 301 ft

Total Climb

1,870 ft

Total Descent

2,838 ft

Highest Point

2,360 ft

~88.8 mi in

Elevation Range

2,059 ft

Notable High Points

2,360 ft at ~88.8 miles +575 ft prominence

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

About the Cities

Starting in Saxonburg, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1845

Arriving in Haverford, PA

Full guide →

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.

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 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.

Yes — we found about 21 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 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Saxonburg, PA to Haverford, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Kelley's Family Restaurant

Kelley's Family Restaurant

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

Acapulco | Mexican Restaurant & Bar

Jillian’s Restaurant

Cenacolo Restaurant

Artesano Cafe

Persichetti's Restaurant

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Blink Charging Station

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Blink Charging Station

Valley Forge Service Plaza

Oakmont Plum Service Plaza

South Midway Service Plaza

North Midway Service Plaza

Blue Mountain Service Plaza

Bomansville Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

New Stanton Service Plaza

North Somerset Service Plaza

South Somerset Service Plaza

Sideling Hill Service Plaza

Cumberland Valley Service Plaza

Peter J. Camiel Service Plaza

Lawn Service Plaza

Petro Stopping Centers

Service Plaza

TA

Flying J Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

King of Prussia Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Saxonburg, PA

Haverford, PA

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 58m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Flight 93 National Memorial

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Saxonburg, PA

Arriving in Haverford, PA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?