How far is Big Beaver, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Big Beaver, PA to Haverford, PA is about 326.6 miles (525.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.4 miles (438.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
326.59 mi
06h 06m
Flight
272.4 mi
438.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.4 mi
Kilometers
438.39 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
326.59 mi
Kilometers
525.6 km
Drive Time
06h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 PM EDT
Return by in Big Beaver
Thu, Apr 23, 6:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Big Beaver
2026-04-23T06:24
Arrive Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 1:37 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Big Beaver
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Big Beaver
163 mi
03h 03m
To Haverford
163.5 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Big Beaver and Haverford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    120 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Valley Drive

    928 ft · 44 sec · Valley Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Foxwood Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Foxwood Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    126 m · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    69 m · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    315.4 mi · 5 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  14. 14

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Beaver 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
315 mi · 97%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 1%
I 76 East
3.88 mi · 1%
Foxwood Road
1.53 mi
South Gulph Road
0.58 mi
PA 320
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

315 mi · 05h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.2 mi
272.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
03h 03m from Big Beaver
Leave By
11:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Big Beaver and Mostly Clear near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Big Beaver to Haverford?

The road trip is about 326.6 miles (525.6 km) and usually takes 06h 06m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163 miles from Big Beaver and 163.5 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 272.4 miles (438.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.07 one way or $94.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Big Beaver and Mostly Clear 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 Big Beaver and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 272.4 mi (438.39 km).

Big Beaver

#1 Big Beaver

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,827
Coordinates40.8245100, -80.3628400
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Big Beaver (-80.36284, 40.82451)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 526 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.52 gal
43.62 L · about $47.07
Round trip
$94.14
23.04 gal · 87.24 L
Estimated CO2
102.4 kg one way
Round trip: 204.8 kg / 452 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.07 $94.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.98 $105.96
Premium $4.95 $57.07 $114.14
Diesel $5.98 $68.89 $137.78

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 Big Beaver and Haverford. The current time is 06:24:50.

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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.