How far is Bellwood, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Bellwood, PA to Haverford, PA is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.74 mi
04h 25m
Flight
164.78 mi
265.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.78 mi
Kilometers
265.19 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.74 mi
Kilometers
376.17 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 4:55 AM EDT
Return by in Bellwood
Sun, Apr 19, 9:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellwood
2026-04-19T00:29
Arrive Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 4:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 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
8:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellwood
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
Plainfield
PA

Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Bellwood
116.7 mi
02h 12m
To Haverford
117 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    93 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on East Walnut Street

    105 m · 21 sec · East Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    701 ft · 36 sec · East 5th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Logan Street

    139 m · 9 sec · East Logan Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Bellwood Road

    1567 ft · 33 sec · Bellwood Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Skelp Mountain Road

    1306 ft · 27 sec · Skelp Mountain Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2444 ft · 60 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    40.3 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  22. 22

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellwood 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 77%
Skelp Mountain Road
41 mi · 18%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 2%
I 76 East
4.27 mi · 2%
Pittsburgh
0.9 mi
South Gulph Road
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

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
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69 mi
164.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
02h 12m from Bellwood
Leave By
8:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Bellwood and Rain Showers near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.7 miles from Bellwood and 117 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 69 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 8:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.71 one way or $67.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Bellwood and Rain Showers near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

47 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

58 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellwood and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 164.78 mi (265.19 km).

Bellwood

#1 Bellwood

Borough in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,751
Coordinates40.6034000, -78.3247400
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellwood (-78.32474, 40.6034)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.25 gal
31.22 L · about $33.71
Round trip
$67.42
16.5 gal · 62.44 L
Estimated CO2
73.3 kg one way
Round trip: 146.6 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.71 $67.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.94 $75.88
Premium $4.95 $40.87 $81.74
Diesel $5.98 $49.34 $98.67

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellwood and Haverford. The current time is 00:29:51.

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.