Origin
Trainer, PA
Late night in Trainer on Tuesday
Local time
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trainer, PA to Haverford, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trainer, PA
Ardit Mbrati
Trip Overview
Trainer, PA to Haverford, PA is 18.5 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Mid-County Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, making it a convenient local journey. You'll primarily be on expressways, so expect a straightforward drive without many detours. It's a quick hop that requires minimal planning, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this route for its simplicity and speed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-County Expressway | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| Delaware Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| West Ardmore Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| West 9th Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Ellis Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lawrence Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Chester Pike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mid-County Expressway
— 8.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trainer, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on Baker Street
100 ft
·
6 sec
·
Baker Street
2
Turn left onto West 9th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West 9th Street
3
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Highland Avenue
418 ft
·
8 sec
·
Highland Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 95 North, US 322 East
6
Merge onto I 95; US 322
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Delaware Expressway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 476
8.2 mi
·
11 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 14.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Highland Avenue
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
7
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
8
14 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
14.2 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
$3.07 one way
$6.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Late night in Haverford on Tuesday
Local time
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
14 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
32m 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 drive is heavily highway-focused, with 61% of the journey on expressways. You'll experience a predominantly fast-paced trip, beginning on the Mid-County Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch on this route is 8.2 miles, also on the Mid-County Expressway, allowing for sustained cruising. As you transition to the Delaware Expressway and then West Ardmore Avenue, the road character might shift slightly, but the overall feel remains geared towards efficient travel. Expect smooth sailing for most of the 18.5 miles.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Mid-County Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mid-County Expressway and Delaware Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Highland Avenue.
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 15 decision points packed into just 18.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Highland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 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.
On the drive from Trainer, PA to Haverford, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Upper Darby along the way.
Upper Darby
14 mi in
|
~21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Mid-County Expressway. 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 1.2 miles (Highland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 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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