How far is Back Mountain, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Back Mountain, PA to Haverford, PA is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.77 mi
02h 01m
Flight
98.52 mi
158.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.52 mi
Kilometers
158.55 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.77 mi
Kilometers
181.49 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Return by in Back Mountain
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Back Mountain
2026-04-22T23:38
Arrive Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Back Mountain
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Slatington
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Back Mountain
56.4 mi
01h 00m
To Haverford
56.4 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Back Mountain and Haverford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2551 ft · 42 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  14. 14

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Valley Forge

    159 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Conshohocken

    628 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Matsonford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Matsonford Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 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 Back Mountain and Haverford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.8 mi · 76%
Memorial Highway
16.2 mi · 14%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 4%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 3%
Matsonford Road
0.89 mi · 1%
PATP
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

85.3 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
98.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slatington
01h 00m from Back Mountain
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Back Mountain and Chance Rain Showers near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Back Mountain to Haverford?

The road trip is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km) and usually takes 02h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Slatington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Back Mountain and 56.4 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.26 one way or $32.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Back Mountain and Chance Rain Showers near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Slatington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Slatington, 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 Slatington.

BUS

White Haven, PA

37 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

60 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

79 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Back Mountain and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 98.52 mi (158.55 km).

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#1 Back Mountain

Unincorporated community

Population26,973
Coordinates41.3359100, -75.9963100
Altitude389
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 118 (-75.997104, 41.336234)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.06 L · about $16.26
Round trip
$32.52
7.96 gal · 30.12 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.26 $32.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.30 $36.61
Premium $4.95 $19.72 $39.43
Diesel $5.98 $23.80 $47.60

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 Back Mountain and Haverford. The current time is 23:38:50.

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.