How far is Canonsburg, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Canonsburg, PA to Haverford, PA is about 301.4 miles (485 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259 miles (416.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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
301.35 mi
04h 58m
Flight
258.99 mi
416.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.99 mi
Kilometers
416.81 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.35 mi
Kilometers
484.98 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Mon, May 25, 6:03 PM EDT
Return by in Canonsburg
Mon, May 25, 11:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canonsburg
2026-05-25T13:04
Arrive Haverford
Mon, May 25, 6:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canonsburg
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Canonsburg
150.5 mi
02h 29m
To Haverford
150.9 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pitt Street

    32 m · 8 sec · East Pitt Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Central Avenue

    3127 ft · 2 min · South Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    42 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    134 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brownlee Road

    57 m · 4 sec · Brownlee Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Brownlee Road

    3.6 mi · 9 min · Brownlee Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    725 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    29.7 mi · 41 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    2088 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    252 mi · 4 hr 35 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 Canonsburg 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 84%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
29.7 mi · 10%
South Central Avenue
4.81 mi · 2%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 1%
I 76 East
3.88 mi · 1%
Brownlee Road
3.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

252 mi · 04h 35m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
259 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 29m from Canonsburg
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving Canonsburg and Chance Rain Showers near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 301.4 miles (485 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.5 miles from Canonsburg and 150.9 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 259 miles (416.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 7:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.43 one way or $86.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around Canonsburg and Chance Rain Showers near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canonsburg and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 258.99 mi (416.81 km).

Canonsburg

#1 Canonsburg

Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania

Population8,751
Coordinates40.2625700, -80.1872800
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: East Pitt Street (-80.187352, 40.262774)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.63 gal
40.25 L · about $43.43
Round trip
$86.87
21.26 gal · 80.5 L
Estimated CO2
94.5 kg one way
Round trip: 188.9 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.43 $86.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.89 $97.77
Premium $4.95 $52.66 $105.32
Diesel $5.98 $63.57 $127.13

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Canonsburg and Haverford. The current time is 13:04:30.

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.