How far is Ben Avon, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Ben Avon, PA to Haverford, PA is about 265.6 miles (427.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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
265.59 mi
05h 11m
Flight
207.67 mi
334.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.67 mi
Kilometers
334.21 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.59 mi
Kilometers
427.43 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 5:32 AM EDT
Return by in Ben Avon
Sat, Apr 18, 10:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ben Avon
2026-04-18T00:20
Arrive Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 5:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ben Avon
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Ben Avon
132.6 mi
02h 35m
To Haverford
133 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ben Avon and Haverford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    56 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Indian Springs Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Indian Springs Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 6th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South 6th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 34 min

  6. 6

    Continue on West High Street

    1 km · 2 min · West High Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive

    3067 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway

    1128 ft · 28 sec · Admiral Peary Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto US 22 East: Hollidaysburg

    1402 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2314 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    87 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  17. 17

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

    991 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  24. 24

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  27. 27

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ben Avon 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 68%
I 99 South
27.6 mi · 10%
South 6th Street
26.2 mi · 10%
William Penn Highway
16.4 mi · 6%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 2%
I 76 East
4.27 mi · 2%
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
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.9 mi
207.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 35m from Ben Avon
Leave By
6:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ben Avon and Mostly Sunny near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ben Avon to Haverford?

The road trip is about 265.6 miles (427.4 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.6 miles from Ben Avon and 133 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.9 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 6:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.29 one way or $76.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ben Avon and Mostly Sunny near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ben Avon and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 207.67 mi (334.21 km).

Ben Avon

#1 Ben Avon

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population1,716
Coordinates40.5947900, -79.1614200
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Ben Avon (-79.16142, 40.59479)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.37 gal
35.48 L · about $38.29
Round trip
$76.57
18.74 gal · 70.96 L
Estimated CO2
83.3 kg one way
Round trip: 166.5 kg / 367 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $38.29 $76.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.09 $86.19
Premium $4.95 $46.42 $92.84
Diesel $5.98 $56.03 $112.07

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ben Avon and Haverford. The current time is 00:20:24.

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.