Waynesburg, PA to Haverford, PA is 302.3 miles and takes about 6h 2m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 40, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the western part of the state to the southeast. Given its highway-focused nature and manageable duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day journey. You'll primarily be on major roads, so expect a straightforward drive. Plan for approximately $50 in fuel costs for this 302.3-mile trek.
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
151.2 miles from Waynesburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
236.3 mi
4h 17m
Roy E. Furman Highway
14.1 mi
19m
US 40
13.1 mi
15m
McClellandtown Road
10.5 mi
18m
Pleasant Valley Road
7.9 mi
13m
PA 31
6 mi
9m
West Montgomery Avenue
4.3 mi
9m
I 76
3.9 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 236.3 mi, about 4h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waynesburg, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on North Porter Street
467 ft·22 sec·North Porter Street
2
Turn left onto US 19; PA 21
0.5 mi·1 min·East Greene Street
3
Turn slight right onto US 19; PA 21
0.5 mi·1 min·East High Street
4
Turn left onto PA 21
14 mi·19 min·Roy E. Furman Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on PA 21
10 mi·18 min·McClellandtown Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward US 119 North, US 40 West: Connellsville
8
Merge onto US 40; US 119
13 mi·15 min·US 40; US 119
9
Continue on US 119; PA 711 Truck
2.9 mi·3 min·US 119; PA 711 Truck
10
Take the exit
244 ft·6 sec
11
Turn straight onto PA 982
7.9 mi·13 min·Pleasant Valley Road
12
Turn right onto PA 31
6.0 mi·9 min·PA 31
13
Turn slight left
0.2 mi·33 sec
14
Turn left
28 ft·3 sec
15
Take the ramp
493 ft·12 sec
Toward PATP, I 70, I 76
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·35 sec
17
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
236 mi·4 hr 17 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
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.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 330Toward PA 320: Gulph MillsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
340 ft·9 sec
Toward PA 320 South: VillanovaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto PA 320
0.6 mi·1 min·South Gulph Road
22
Continue on PA 320
4.3 mi·9 min·West Montgomery Avenue
23
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft·23 sec·Woodside Road
24
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft·18 sec·Winsor Lane
25
Turn left
10 ft·0 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a driving time of around 6 hours, this route is comfortably achievable in a single day. Departing in the morning will give you ample time to reach Haverford before evening. Consider fueling up before you begin, as the longest stretch without a significant break is over 236 miles. While the Pennsylvania Turnpike is a toll road, its efficiency often justifies the cost for a direct trip. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the long turnpike segment, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination comfortably.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 151.2 miles from Waynesburg, PA, or about 3h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 236.3 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 67 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.2 miles or 3h 8m 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 54m
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 Waynesburg, 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 Waynesburg, PA
This is one driving day of about 302.3 miles and 6h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Waynesburg, 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 236.3 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 25.5 and 297.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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25.5 mi into trip|~40m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
25.7 mi into trip|~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 119 North, US 40 West: Connellsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 119 North, US 40 West: Connellsville
8
293 mi into trip|~5h 43m 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
296.9 mi into trip|~5h 49m 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
297.2 mi into trip|~5h 50m 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
$48.20 one way
$96.40 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg106 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$53.34
$106.69
premium
$4.81
$57.22
$114.45
diesel
$4.80
$57.08
$114.16
Estimated Tolls: $30.72
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(236.3 mi)$30.72
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
$48
Tolls
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$104–$129
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
90.7
1
$31.74
$14.51
Efficient EV
75.6
0
$26.45
$12.09
EV Truck/SUV
120.9
1
$42.32
$19.35
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 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
Waynesburg, PA
Afternoon
in Waynesburg on Sunday
Local time
12:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Smoke
N 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 3:59PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
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
12:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Smoke
NW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 3:59PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
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
151 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
6h 2m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 291.9
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
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 187.7
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...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 83.4
The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...
9 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 31.3
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 302.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 87% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 236.3 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a consistent, high-speed travel experience. The initial portion of the route involves roads like the Roy E. Furman Highway and US 40 before merging onto the turnpike. Expect a relatively uninterrupted drive, allowing you to cover a lot of ground efficiently. The character is primarily one of swift transit between two points within the state.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 236.3 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Roy E. Furman Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.5 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 302.3 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 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 293 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,384 ft319 ft
Total Climb
2,067 ft
Total Descent
2,715 ft
Highest Point
2,384 ft
~64.8 mi in
Elevation Range
2,064 ft
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 Waynesburg, PA to Haverford, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
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 6h 2m. Total distance: 302.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 2m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 236.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $30.72 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 19 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 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 293 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 12.1 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.
