How far is Ambridge, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Ambridge, PA to Haverford, PA is about 311.8 miles (501.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.8 miles (423 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
311.8 mi
05h 09m
Flight
262.82 mi
422.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.82 mi
Kilometers
422.96 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.8 mi
Kilometers
501.8 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM EDT
Return by in Ambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 11:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ambridge
2026-04-23T01:08
Arrive Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ambridge
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Ambridge
161.7 mi
02h 34m
To Haverford
150.1 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ambridge and Haverford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ambridge and Haverford.

  1. 1

    Start on Duss Avenue

    30 m · 11 sec · Duss Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1975 ft · 49 sec · 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ohio River Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Ohio River Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Crows Run Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Freedom Crider Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Freedom Crider Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Freedom Crider Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Freedom Crider Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Freedom Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Freedom Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Perry Highway

    1141 ft · 26 sec · Perry Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    545 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    3037 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    298.7 mi · 5 hr 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  21. 21

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ambridge and Haverford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
299 mi · 96%
Ohio River Boulevard
5.84 mi · 2%
I 76 East
4.81 mi · 2%
Freedom Crider Road
4.37 mi · 1%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 1%
Freedom Road
2.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

299 mi · 05h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49 mi
262.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 34m from Ambridge
Leave By
6:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ambridge and Sunny near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ambridge to Haverford?

The road trip is about 311.8 miles (501.8 km) and usually takes 05h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.7 miles from Ambridge and 150.1 miles from Haverford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 262.8 miles (423 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.95 one way or $89.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ambridge and Sunny near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Valley-Hi, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Valley-Hi.

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ambridge and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 262.82 mi (422.96 km).

Ambridge

#1 Ambridge

Borough in Beaver County in Western Pennsylvania

Population6,535
Coordinates40.5892300, -80.2250600
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Duss Avenue (-80.224864, 40.589243)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11 gal
41.65 L · about $44.95
Round trip
$89.89
22 gal · 83.3 L
Estimated CO2
97.8 kg one way
Round trip: 195.5 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.95 $89.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.59 $101.18
Premium $4.95 $54.49 $108.99
Diesel $5.98 $65.78 $131.56

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ambridge and Haverford. The current time is 01:08:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.