Origin
Upland, PA
Afternoon in Upland on Sunday
Local time
3:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upland, 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
56m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Upland, PA
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Trip Overview
Upland, PA to Haverford, PA is 30.3 miles and takes about 56 minutes via Street Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, traversing familiar Northeast territory. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than an open highway cruise. With a short duration and no overnight recommendation, this route is ideal for a quick trip or an easy commute, offering a straightforward connection between two points without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Street Road | 14.1 mi | 24m |
| West Chester Pike | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Bryn Mawr Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Clonmell Upland Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| College Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Darby Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North Unionville Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Doe Run Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Street Road
— 14.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upland, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on PA 842
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Clonmell Upland Road
2
Turn right onto PA 82; PA 842
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Doe Run Road
3
Enter roundabout onto PA 82
29 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Unionville Road
4
Continue on PA 82
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Unionville Road
5
Turn left onto PA 926
8.3 mi
·
14 min
·
Street Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on PA 926
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Street Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on PA 926
132 ft
·
4 sec
·
Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn right onto PA 3
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto Bryn Mawr Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Bryn Mawr Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto PA 320
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Sproul Road
11
Turn slight left onto Darby Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Darby Road
12
Turn left onto College Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
College Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on East Railroad Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Railroad Avenue
14
Turn left onto Haverford Station Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Haverford Station Road
15
Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Montgomery Avenue
16
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft
·
23 sec
·
Woodside Road
17
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft
·
18 sec
·
Winsor Lane
18
Turn left
10 ft
·
0 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Upland, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 30.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
PA 926 / Street Road
Turn left onto PA 926 / Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
23.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Bryn Mawr Avenue
Turn left onto Bryn Mawr Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
27.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
College Avenue
Turn left onto College Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
30.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Winsor Lane
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
Navigation decision point
5
30.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.02 one way
$10.05 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
3:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
46°F
Westtown, PA
15 mi in
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
29 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
56m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive with 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 30.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.1 miles along Street Road. As you progress, you'll transition between these local roads, including West Chester Pike and Bryn Mawr Avenue. Be prepared for frequent turns and a more engaged driving experience as you make your way through residential and commercial areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.1 mi on Street Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near PA 926 / Street Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 30.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 4.2 miles (PA 926 / Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles (Bryn Mawr Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles (College Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.1 miles on Street Road. 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 4.2 miles (PA 926 / Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles (Bryn Mawr Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles (College Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — First State National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Independence National Historical Park (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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