Wetmore, PA to Haverford, PA is 307.6 miles and takes about 6h 13m via Keystone Shortway and Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, with a fuel budget near $51 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip heads from Pennsylvania's Northeast region to its southeast, offering a direct path through the state. Expect a primarily surface road experience, making it a good option if you prefer a less highway-centric drive. With a recommended one-day trip, this route is manageable for a single stretch of driving, though planning for potential traffic closer to your destination is wise.
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
153.8 miles from Wetmore, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
165.4 mi
3h
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi
1h 21m
Million Dollar Highway
10.9 mi
16m
State Park Road
8.1 mi
14m
Bennetts Valley Highway
7.9 mi
12m
Buena Vista Highway
4.9 mi
8m
Johnsonburg Road
4.4 mi
6m
West Montgomery Avenue
4.3 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 165.4 mi, about 3h
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 52 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,067 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,528
Quietest
2 AM
~190 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wetmore, PA and Haverford, PA.
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Start on US 6
3.7 mi·5 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on US 6
0.7 mi·2 min·North Fraley Street
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Turn left onto Haines Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Haines Street
4
Turn right onto PA 321
0.3 mi·55 sec·Hacker Street
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At end of road, turn left onto US 6; PA 321
105 ft·3 sec·Biddle Street
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Turn right onto PA 321
0.2 mi·24 sec·Westerberg Way
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Continue on PA 321
0.2 mi·25 sec·Brick Yard Road
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Continue on PA 321
1.4 mi·2 min·Brickyard Road
9
Continue on PA 321
1.5 mi·2 min·Kane-Wilcox Road
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Continue on PA 321
0.8 mi·1 min·Brick Yard Road
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Continue on PA 321
4.9 mi·8 min·Buena Vista Highway
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Continue on US 219
4.2 mi·4 min·Wilcox Road
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Continue on US 219
1.2 mi·1 min·Market Street
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Continue on US 219
1.2 mi·1 min·Johnsonburg Bypass
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Continue on US 219
0.2 mi·15 sec·East Center Street
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Take the exit
122 ft·4 sec
17
Continue on Powers Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Powers Avenue
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Continue on PA 255
2.3 mi·3 min·Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road
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Continue on PA 255
4.4 mi·6 min·Johnsonburg Road
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Continue on PA 255
0.7 mi·1 min·Maurus Street
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At end of road, turn right onto PA 255
502 ft·10 sec·North Michael Street
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Continue on PA 255
0.2 mi·25 sec·North Saint Marys Street
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Continue on PA 255
11 mi·16 min·Million Dollar Highway
24
Continue on PA 255
7.9 mi·12 min·Bennetts Valley Highway
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Turn left onto PA 153
8.1 mi·14 min·State Park Road
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Turn left
0.3 mi·40 sec
27
Merge onto I 80
165 mi·3 hr·Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
Exit 16Toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley ForgeUse the slight right lane.
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Keep slight right at fork
521 ft·12 sec
Exit 16BToward I 76 West: Valley ForgeUse the slight right lane.
37
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·21 sec
Toward ConshohockenUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
38
Turn left onto Matsonford Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Matsonford Road
Use the left lane.
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Turn left onto PA 320
4.3 mi·9 min·West Montgomery Avenue
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Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft·23 sec·Woodside Road
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Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft·18 sec·Winsor Lane
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Turn left
10 ft·0 sec
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Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 13m estimated duration, leaving Wetmore, PA in the morning will likely get you to Haverford, PA before evening. The drive is best suited for a single day, so plan for one main stop around the halfway point to stretch and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition off the Keystone Shortway and Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, as services might be less frequent on the surface roads. The $51 fuel cost estimate is a good baseline, but always factor in a buffer for fluctuating prices.
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 153.8 miles from Wetmore, PA, or about 3h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.4 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 68 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.8 miles or 3h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 5m
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 Wetmore, 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 Wetmore, PA
This is one driving day of about 307.6 miles and 6h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Wetmore, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 165.4 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 223 and 302.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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223 mi into trip|~4h 33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
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298.1 mi into trip|~5h 54m 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.
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301.7 mi into trip|~5h 59m 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...
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302.1 mi into trip|~6h 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
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302.2 mi into trip|~6h 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
$53.72 one way
$107.44 round trip
$4.44/gal25.4 MPG avg108 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$58.82
$117.64
premium
$5.20
$62.92
$125.85
diesel
$6.28
$76.00
$152.01
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
$54
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
92.3
1
$32.30
$14.76
Efficient EV
76.9
0
$26.92
$12.30
EV Truck/SUV
123
1
$43.06
$19.69
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Wetmore, PA
Late night
in Wetmore on Sunday
Local time
2:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Widespread Frost then Sunny
SW 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 10:42PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Haverford, PA
Late night
in Haverford on Sunday
Local time
2:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Widespread Frost then Sunny
N 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 10:42PM EDT until October 19 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
1 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
6h 13m 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.
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...
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 307.6
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...
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 307.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly surface roads, with highways making up about 26% of the total mileage. You'll encounter the longest stretch of continuous highway at 165.4 miles on the Keystone Shortway before transitioning to surface roads. Be prepared for a significant amount of driving on non-highway routes, which often means more frequent intersections and varying speed limits as you pass through towns.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 165.4 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 223 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 22 significant decision points across 307.6 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 223 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 298.1 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 301.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,790 ft283 ft
Total Climb
1,829 ft
Total Descent
3,299 ft
Highest Point
1,790 ft
Elevation Range
1,506 ft
Notable High Points
1,664 ft at ~131.8 miles+602 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wetmore, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
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 13m. Total distance: 307.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 165.4 miles on Keystone Shortway. 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 24 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 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 223 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 298.1 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 301.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.4 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.
