How far is Burnham, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Burnham, PA to Haverford, PA is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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
156.18 mi
03h 13m
Flight
127.35 mi
204.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.35 mi
Kilometers
204.95 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.18 mi
Kilometers
251.34 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Thu, Apr 16, 5:51 AM EDT
Return by in Burnham
Thu, Apr 16, 9:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burnham
2026-04-16T02:37
Arrive Haverford
Thu, Apr 16, 5:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burnham
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
Elizabethtown
PA

Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Burnham
78 mi
01h 36m
To Haverford
78.2 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Beech Street

    22 m · 4 sec · North Beech Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Walnut Street

    2900 ft · 1 min · North Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Freedom Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Freedom Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Ferguson Valley Road

    672 ft · 16 sec · Ferguson Valley Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

    910 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 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 Burnham 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.4 mi · 50%
Ferguson Valley Road
56.1 mi · 36%
I 76 East
4.54 mi · 3%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 3%
I 83 South
4.27 mi · 3%
I 283 South
3.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

78.4 mi · 01h 24m

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
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
127.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
01h 36m from Burnham
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Burnham 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 Burnham to Haverford?

The road trip is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Burnham and 78.2 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.51 one way or $45.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Burnham and Mostly Sunny near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

1 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

10 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Middletown

12 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

26 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burnham and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 127.35 mi (204.95 km).

Burnham

#1 Burnham

Borough in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population1,984
Coordinates40.6386800, -77.5686100
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Burnham (-77.56861, 40.63868)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.86 L · about $22.51
Round trip
$45.03
11.02 gal · 41.72 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.51 $45.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.34 $50.68
Premium $4.95 $27.30 $54.59
Diesel $5.98 $32.95 $65.90

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Burnham and Haverford. The current time is 02:37:46.

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.