How far is Cambridge, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, PA to Haverford, PA is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
45.94 mi
01h 06m
Flight
34.34 mi
55.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.34 mi
Kilometers
55.27 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.94 mi
Kilometers
73.94 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Thu, Apr 16, 2:00 AM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 16, 3:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-16T00:53
Arrive Haverford
Thu, Apr 16, 2:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge
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
West Pikeland
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Cambridge
22.9 mi
00h 33m
To Haverford
23 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 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 Cambridge and Haverford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    555 ft · 27 sec · North Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lombard Street

    113 m · 22 sec · Lombard Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    628 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    1.6 km · 3 min · Cambridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Compass Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Compass Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Pequea Avenue

    2240 ft · 57 sec · Pequea Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Conestoga Avenue

    1671 ft · 44 sec · Conestoga Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Twin County Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin County Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Morgantown Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Morgantown Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP

    858 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway

    99 m · 4 sec · Morgantown Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 29 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 Cambridge 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
27.5 mi · 60%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 9%
Twin County Road
4.16 mi · 9%
I 76 East
3.88 mi · 8%
Cambridge Road
0.98 mi · 2%
Morgantown Road
0.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

27.5 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pikeland
00h 33m from Cambridge
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Haverford?

The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Cambridge and 23 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.62 one way or $13.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland

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

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

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Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

12 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

21 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 34.34 mi (55.27 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

Township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,470
Coordinates40.0814900, -75.9374400
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-75.93744, 40.08149)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.14 L · about $6.62
Round trip
$13.24
3.24 gal · 12.28 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.62 $13.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.45 $14.90
Premium $4.95 $8.03 $16.05
Diesel $5.98 $9.69 $19.38

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 Cambridge and Haverford. The current time is 00:53:39.

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.