How far is Carbondale, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Carbondale, PA to Haverford, PA is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.94 mi
02h 41m
Flight
108.37 mi
174.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.37 mi
Kilometers
174.4 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.94 mi
Kilometers
212.33 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 AM EDT
Return by in Carbondale
Sat, Apr 18, 7:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carbondale
2026-04-18T02:19
Arrive Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carbondale
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
Parryville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Carbondale
66 mi
01h 20m
To Haverford
65.9 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
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 Carbondale and Haverford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1682 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Pike Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Pike Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cottage Street

    2545 ft · 1 min · Cottage Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    2385 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Meredith Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Meredith Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward US 6 West: Scranton

    2206 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    944 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP

    104 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown

    1968 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    152 m · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    94.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  17. 17

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  19. 19

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  20. 20

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Valley Forge

    159 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Conshohocken

    628 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Matsonford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Matsonford Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 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 Carbondale 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
95 mi · 72%
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
11.1 mi · 8%
American Legion Memorial Highway
10.7 mi · 8%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 3%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 3%
I 81 South
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

94.4 mi · 01h 44m

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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
108.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parryville
01h 20m from Carbondale
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Parryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Carbondale and 65.9 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.00 one way or $38.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Parryville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

28 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

51 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

66 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

88 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carbondale and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 108.37 mi (174.4 km).

Carbondale

#1 Carbondale

Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

Population1,090
Coordinates41.5736900, -75.5018500
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Carbondale (-75.50185, 41.57369)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.62 L · about $19.00
Round trip
$38.00
9.3 gal · 35.24 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.00 $38.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.39 $42.77
Premium $4.95 $23.04 $46.07
Diesel $5.98 $27.81 $55.61

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 Carbondale and Haverford. The current time is 02:19:09.

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.