Willow Street, PA to Haverford, PA is 58.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 35 minutes via Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass and US 202, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a local feel with frequent turns rather than a straight shot on an interstate. Given the relatively short duration, it's a manageable same-day trip, perfect for when you need to cover this distance without dedicating a full day to travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
29.4 miles from Willow Street, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
13.9 mi
18m
US 202
9.5 mi
12m
Strasburg Road
6.1 mi
9m
Lincoln Highway
5.1 mi
7m
Exton Bypass
4.7 mi
6m
West Montgomery Avenue
4.3 mi
9m
Village Road
3.3 mi
6m
Schuylkill Expressway
2.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
— 13.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willow Street, PA and Haverford, PA.
1
Start on this road
32 ft·4 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto PA 272
0.5 mi·1 min·Willow Street Pike
3
Turn slight right
216 ft·7 sec
4
Turn straight onto US 222; PA 741
1.3 mi·2 min·Beaver Valley Pike
5
Turn left onto PA 741
3.3 mi·6 min·Village Road
6
Continue on PA 741
0.8 mi·2 min·Miller Street
7
Continue on PA 741
0.7 mi·2 min·West Main Street
8
Continue on PA 741
1.1 mi·2 min·Gap Road
9
Continue on PA 741
6.1 mi·9 min·Strasburg Road
10
Turn slight right onto Old Strasburg Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Old Strasburg Road
11
Turn slight right onto PA 741
50 ft·5 sec·Strasburg Road
12
Turn left onto PA 741
413 ft·11 sec·Bridge Street
13
Turn left onto PA 41
0.5 mi·46 sec·Gap-Newport Pike
14
Turn sharp right onto US 30
5.1 mi·7 min·Lincoln Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
14 mi·18 min·Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 30
4.7 mi·6 min·Exton Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward US 202 North: King of Prussia
18
Merge onto US 202
9.5 mi·12 min·US 202
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi·10 sec
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Devon Park DriveUse the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
1.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
21
Merge onto I 76
2.3 mi·3 min·Schuylkill Expressway
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 330Toward PA 320: Gulph MillsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
340 ft·9 sec
Toward PA 320 South: VillanovaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn straight onto PA 320
0.6 mi·1 min·South Gulph Road
25
Continue on PA 320
4.3 mi·9 min·West Montgomery Avenue
26
Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft·23 sec·Woodside Road
27
Turn left onto Winsor Lane
343 ft·18 sec·Winsor Lane
28
Turn left
10 ft·0 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this 1 hour and 35 minute drive is quite short, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning would allow you to avoid the peak rush hour in both Willow Street and Haverford. With a fuel cost estimated around $10, you won't need to worry much about refueling, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye out for the transitions between the bypass and US 202, as this is where the road character changes significantly.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29.4 miles from Willow Street, PA, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.9 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 13 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.4 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 18m
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 Willow Street, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Willow Street, PA
This is one driving day of about 58.8 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Willow Street, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass for about 13.9 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 15.4 and 53.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
15.4 mi into trip|~29m in|US 30 / Lincoln Highway
Turn sharp right onto US 30 / Lincoln Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
20.5 mi into trip|~37m in|US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
49.6 mi into trip|~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Devon Park Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Devon Park Driv...
7
53.3 mi into trip|~1h 23m 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
53.7 mi into trip|~1h 23m 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
$9.75 one way
$19.50 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg21 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$10.68
$21.35
premium
$4.93
$11.40
$22.81
diesel
$5.61
$12.98
$25.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.6
0
$6.17
$2.82
Efficient EV
14.7
0
$5.15
$2.35
EV Truck/SUV
23.5
0
$8.23
$3.76
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Willow Street, PA
Morning
in Willow Street on Tuesday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Haverford, PA
Morning
in Haverford on Tuesday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 35m 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.
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 48.6
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
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 58.8
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...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 36.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and making frequent adjustments rather than cruising on a high-speed interstate. With only 20% of the drive on highways, you'll experience a variety of road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 13.9 miles on the Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass. Be prepared for a pace that shifts as you move between different road conditions and local traffic patterns.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 15.4 miles in near US 30 / Lincoln Highway.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 15.4 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.5 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 58.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass. 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 15.4 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.5 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.6 miles: 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, 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.
