Southwest Greensburg, PA to Haverford, PA is 267.9 miles and takes about 5h 7m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within Pennsylvania, making it a straightforward eastward journey. Given its high highway percentage, expect a relatively quick transit between these two points. The drive is best suited for a single-day trip, minimizing the need for overnight stays.
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
133.9 miles from Southwest Greensburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 33m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi
4h 34m
Franklin Street
4.6 mi
9m
West Montgomery Avenue
4.3 mi
9m
I 76
3.9 mi
6m
South Main Street
1 mi
2m
South Gulph Road
0.6 mi
1m
I 70
0.6 mi
1m
Green Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 252 mi, about 4h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southwest Greensburg, PA and Haverford, PA.
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Start on Weaver Street
255 ft·13 sec·Weaver Street
2
Turn right onto Green Street
0.1 mi·33 sec·Green Street
3
Turn right onto US 119; PA 819; PA 66 BUS
1.0 mi·2 min·South Main Street
4
Continue on US 119
4.6 mi·9 min·Franklin Street
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, PittsburghUse the slight right lane.
6
Continue on I 70
0.2 mi·22 sec·I 70
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
0.4 mi·1 min·I 70
Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
8
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
252 mi·4 hr 34 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto I 76
3.9 mi·6 min·I 76
Exit 326Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, PhiladelphiaUse the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 330Toward PA 320: Gulph MillsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
340 ft·9 sec
Toward PA 320 South: VillanovaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto PA 320
0.6 mi·1 min·South Gulph Road
13
Continue on PA 320
4.3 mi·9 min·West Montgomery Avenue
14
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft·23 sec·Woodside Road
15
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft·18 sec·Winsor Lane
16
Turn left
10 ft·0 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour drive, leaving early in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential rush hour congestion near the Philadelphia area. Since the longest stretch is 252 miles on the turnpike, plan for a single substantial stop for fuel and a break midway through that segment. The $45 fuel estimate is based on current pricing, so keep an eye on your gauge. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your timing as needed.
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 133.9 miles from Southwest Greensburg, PA, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 252 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 59 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.9 miles or 2h 33m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haverford, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Southwest Greensburg, 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 Southwest Greensburg, PA
This is one driving day of about 267.9 miles and 5h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Southwest Greensburg, 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 252 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.7 and 262.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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5.7 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
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 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pitts...
6
6.1 mi into trip|~13m in|I 70
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
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258.6 mi into trip|~4h 49m 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
262.5 mi into trip|~4h 55m 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
7
262.8 mi into trip|~4h 56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 320 South: Villanova
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 320 South: Villanova
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.79 one way
$93.58 round trip
$4.44/gal25.4 MPG avg94 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$51.23
$102.46
premium
$5.20
$54.80
$109.61
diesel
$6.28
$66.19
$132.39
Estimated Tolls: $32.77
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(252 mi)$32.77
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
$47
Tolls
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$105–$130
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
80.4
0
$28.13
$12.86
Efficient EV
67
0
$23.44
$10.72
EV Truck/SUV
107.2
1
$37.51
$17.15
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 23, 2026
Origin
Southwest Greensburg, PA
Morning
in Southwest Greensburg on Saturday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Sunny
NE 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 23 at 2:04PM EDT until October 24 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 23 at 1:38PM EDT until October 24 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Haverford, PA
Morning
in Haverford on Saturday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Sunny
NE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 23 at 2:04PM EDT until October 24 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 23 at 1:38PM EDT until October 24 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
47°F
State Line, PA
134 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
2 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
5h 7m 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.
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...
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 258.6
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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 55.4
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...
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 267.9
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 203.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 96% of the drive on limited-access roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 252 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike before transitioning to surface streets. Approaching your destination, Franklin Street and West Montgomery Avenue will bring you into a more developed area, marked by a higher density of exits and intersections compared to the open highway cruising.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 252 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Franklin Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 267.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.6 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 7m. Total distance: 267.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 252 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $32.77 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 20 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 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.6 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Valley Forge National Historical Park 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 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 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.
