Trip from Williamstown, PA to Haverford, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 47m

Distance

297.7 mi

479 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 34m ★

6 AM

5h 47m

8 AM

6h 13m

10 AM

5h 56m

12 PM

5h 54m

3 PM

5h 58m

5 PM

6h 12m

8 PM

5h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Williamstown, PA

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Haverford, PA

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Trip Overview

Williamstown, PA to Haverford, PA is 297.7 miles and takes about 5h 47m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to its southeastern corner. Given its mostly highway nature, expect a straightforward drive with minimal navigation challenges. It's a solid choice for a single-day trip if you're looking for efficiency and don't mind spending most of your time on major interstates.

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

148.8 miles from Williamstown, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	252 mi	4h 34m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway	19.3 mi	26m
Mon/Fayette Expressway	6 mi	6m
West Montgomery Avenue	4.3 mi	9m
I 76	3.9 mi	6m
Low Hill Road	3 mi	4m
Front Street	2.9 mi	4m
Main Street	1.9 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 252 mi, about 4h 34m

Traffic on I-70

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,298 veh/hr typical · worst 1,579

Quietest

2 AM

~137 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

9.5×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 101 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 Williamstown, PA and Haverford, PA.

Start on Taylor Avenue

272 ft · 12 sec · Taylor Avenue

Continue on 1st Avenue

0.2 mi · 44 sec · 1st Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto SR 2039

1.9 mi · 4 min · Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto PA 88

1.7 mi · 2 min · Front Street

Continue on PA 88

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Water Street

Turn straight onto PA 88

1.2 mi · 1 min · Front Street

Continue on PA 88

3.0 mi · 4 min · Low Hill Road

Turn left onto PA 88

0.9 mi · 1 min · PA 88

Merge onto PA Tpke 43; PA 88

6.0 mi · 6 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 70 East: New Stanton

Merge onto I 70

19 mi · 26 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 70

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 70

Exit 58 Toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 70

Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP

252 mi · 4 hr 34 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 76

3.9 mi · 6 min · I 76

Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 330 Toward PA 320: Gulph Mills Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

340 ft · 9 sec

Toward PA 320 South: Villanova Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto PA 320

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Gulph Road

Continue on PA 320

4.3 mi · 9 min · West Montgomery Avenue

Turn left onto Woodside Road

525 ft · 23 sec · Woodside Road

Turn left onto Winsor Lane

343 ft · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

Turn left

10 ft · 0 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 5h 47m drive, consider leaving Williamstown early in the morning to avoid any potential rush hour congestion as you approach the Philadelphia area. With a single recommended stop, plan for a break around the halfway point to stretch your legs and refuel. The primary route is the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a significant portion, so be aware of tolls. The estimated fuel cost of $50 is based on the 297.7-mile distance, so budget accordingly and check prices before you depart.

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 148.8 miles from Williamstown, PA, or about 2h 56m 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 65 miles or 1h 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 148.8 miles or 2h 56m 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 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haverford, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Williamstown, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Williamstown, PA

This is one driving day of about 297.7 miles and 5h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Williamstown, 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.

title given to the name of a male monarch

Mid-route town

Meal stop

King, PA

149 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

Berlin, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

King, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 148.8 miles from Williamstown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

0.6 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.6 mi from route

King of Prussia Service Plaza

0.8 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

1.1 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 35.5 and 292.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

35.5 mi into trip | ~51m in | I 70

Take the exit onto I 70 toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, 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. Exit 58 Toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisb...

35.9 mi into trip | ~52m 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

288.4 mi into trip | ~5h 28m 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

292.2 mi into trip | ~5h 34m 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

292.6 mi into trip | ~5h 35m 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

$52.39 one way

$104.78 round trip

$4.47/gal 25.4 MPG avg 104 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.89	$57.29	$114.58
premium	$5.23	$61.25	$122.50
diesel	$6.18	$72.42	$144.84

Estimated Tolls: $33.19

Pennsylvania Turnpike (252 mi) $32.77

Mon/Fayette Expressway (6 mi) $0.42

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

$52

Tolls

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$111–$136

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 104.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	89.3	1	$31.26	$14.29
Efficient EV	74.4	0	$26.05	$11.91
EV Truck/SUV	119.1	1	$41.68	$19.05

Gas CO2

104 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (66% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Williamstown, PA

Morning in Williamstown on Sunday

Local time

6:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Mostly Sunny

N 8 to 14 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:10AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:10AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Haverford, PA

Morning in Haverford on Sunday

Local time

6:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy

N 15 mph 58% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:10AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:10AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

40°F

King, PA

149 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

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

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 ~32 min detour Free near mile 225.8

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

You'll be on highways for about 89% of this 297.7-mile drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 252 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Expect the highway portion to conclude around mile 265, transitioning to surface roads for the final segment into Haverford. This means you'll experience extended periods of cruising before the more localized traffic patterns emerge.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

23 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?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.5 miles in near I 70.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 297.7 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 35.5 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.9 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 288.4 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

2,514 ft 319 ft

Total Climb

2,546 ft

Total Descent

3,063 ft

Highest Point

2,514 ft

~85 mi in

Elevation Range

2,195 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Williamstown, PA and Haverford, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Harrisburg and Pittsburgh.

Patp: Harrisburg

35.5 mi in | ~51m | via I 70

Pittsburgh

35.5 mi in | ~51m | via I 70

About the Cities

Starting in Williamstown, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1869

Arriving in Haverford, PA

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 47m. Total distance: 297.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). 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 $33.19 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 21 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 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.6 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.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Williamstown, PA to Haverford, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-70

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Valley Forge Service Plaza

South Midway Service Plaza

North Midway Service Plaza

Blue Mountain Service Plaza

Bomansville Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

Flying J Travel Center

New Stanton Service Plaza

North Somerset Service Plaza

South Somerset Service Plaza

Sideling Hill Service Plaza

Cumberland Valley Service Plaza

Peter J. Camiel Service Plaza

Lawn Service Plaza

Petro Stopping Centers

Service Plaza

TA

Flying J Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

King of Prussia Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Williamstown, PA

Haverford, PA

Same local time

Very similar conditions

5h 47m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Flight 93 National Memorial

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Williamstown, PA

Arriving in Haverford, PA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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