Trip from South Williamsport, PA to Haverford, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 21m

Distance

168.7 mi

272 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 10m ★

6 AM

3h 22m

8 AM

3h 46m

10 AM

3h 30m

12 PM

3h 28m

3 PM

3h 31m

5 PM

3h 44m

8 PM

3h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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South Williamsport, PA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

South Williamsport to Haverford is 168.7 miles and takes about 3h 21m via Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Keystone Shortway, and US Highway 15, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from Pennsylvania's Northeast region down to its southeastern corner. Expect a mixed drive with a significant portion on highways, making for a relatively straightforward trip. Given the 3-hour duration and moderate distance, this is an ideal one-day excursion.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

84.4 miles from South Williamsport, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	75.1 mi	1h 21m
Keystone Shortway	65.7 mi	1h 12m
US Highway 15	11.7 mi	16m
West Montgomery Avenue	4.3 mi	9m
Mid-County Expressway	3.4 mi	4m
Westbranch Highway	2.9 mi	3m
Montgomery Pike	1.3 mi	2m
Matsonford Road	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 75.1 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Williamsport, PA and Haverford, PA.

Start on PA 654

0.3 mi · 36 sec · West Southern Avenue

Turn right onto US 15

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Market Street

Turn slight left onto US 15

1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

Continue on US 15

12 mi · 16 min · US Highway 15

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 15

2.9 mi · 3 min · Westbranch Highway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Merge onto I 80

66 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 476 South: Allentown

Merge onto I 476; PATP

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 476; PATP

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Exit 20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 476

3.4 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 16 Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

521 ft · 12 sec

Exit 16B Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 21 sec

Toward Conshohocken Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Matsonford Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Matsonford Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto 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

For this 168.7-mile trip, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight. Since the drive is just over 3 hours, you likely won't need more than one brief stop. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 75.1-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, as services can be spaced out. With a fuel cost estimated at $28, planning your refill points is straightforward.

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 84.4 miles from South Williamsport, PA, or about 1h 41m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.1 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 37 miles or 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 84.4 miles or 1h 41m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 40m

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 South Williamsport, 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 South Williamsport, PA

This is one driving day of about 168.7 miles and 3h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from South Williamsport, 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 Northeast Extension for about 75.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

county seat of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wilkes-Barre, PA

84 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

Derry, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Weatherly, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.4 miles from South Williamsport, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

0.2 mi from route

Onvo Travel Plaza

1.9 mi from route

Blue Ridge Travel Plaza

1.9 mi from route

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 16.7 and 163.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

16.7 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

159.2 mi into trip | ~3h 3m in | I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

162.8 mi into trip | ~3h 7m in

Take the exit toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge

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 16 Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Vall...

163.2 mi into trip | ~3h 8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 16B Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

163.3 mi into trip | ~3h 8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Conshohocken

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Conshohocken

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.97 one way

$55.94 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$30.63	$61.26
premium	$4.93	$32.72	$65.43
diesel	$5.61	$37.25	$74.49

Estimated Tolls: $9.76

Pennsylvania Turnpike (75.1 mi) $9.76

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

$28

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 59 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	50.6	$17.71	$8.10
Efficient EV	42.2	$14.76	$6.75
EV Truck/SUV	67.5	$23.62	$10.80

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

South Williamsport, PA

Morning in South Williamsport on Tuesday

Local time

7:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Rain Showers

SW 6 to 12 mph 81% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 12:33AM EDT until April 20 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 12:33AM EDT until April 20 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Haverford, PA

Morning in Haverford on Tuesday

Local time

7:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

SE 5 to 15 mph 42% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 12:33AM EDT until April 20 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 12:33AM EDT until April 20 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA

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

7 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

3h 21m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 162.9

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

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 168.7

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 168.7

View on nps.gov

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 168.7

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route features a 53% highway share, meaning you'll spend over half the drive on faster roads. The longest stretch of continuous highway driving is 75.1 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. After this, you'll transition to surface roads for the remainder of your trip. Expect a mix of cruising and more local driving as you approach your destination.

53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 75.1 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 17 significant decision points across 168.7 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 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 159.2 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 162.8 miles: 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 South Williamsport, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

Patp

83.2 mi in | ~1h 39m

Allentown

83.2 mi in | ~1h 39m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 21m. Total distance: 168.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 75.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $9.76 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 15 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 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Valley Forge 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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Haverford, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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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

Montour County Rest Area Eastbound

Luzerne County Rest Area Eastbound

Love's Travel Stop

Pilot Travel Center

Allentown Service Plaza

Hickory Run Service Plaza

Onvo Travel Plaza

TA

Flying J Travel Center

Hickory Run Truck Plaza

Montour County Rest Area Westbound

Columbia County Rest Area Eastbound

Columbia County Rest Area Westbound

Onvo Travel Plaza

Blue Ridge Travel Plaza

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

South Williamsport, PA

Haverford, PA

Same local time

7 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 21m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

First State National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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?

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