How far is Carlisle, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Carlisle, PA to Haverford, PA is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
113.18 mi
01h 53m
Flight
100.95 mi
162.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.95 mi
Kilometers
162.47 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.18 mi
Kilometers
182.14 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Tue, May 5, 1:01 AM EDT
Return by in Carlisle
Tue, May 5, 2:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carlisle
2026-05-04T23:08
Arrive Haverford
Tue, May 5, 1:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carlisle
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
Clay
PA

Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Carlisle
56.5 mi
00h 56m
To Haverford
56.7 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East High Street

    21 m · 6 sec · East High Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Hanover Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · North Hanover Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP

    3263 ft · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    2841 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    99.8 mi · 1 hr 47 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 Carlisle 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
99.8 mi · 88%
I 76 East
4.42 mi · 4%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 4%
Harrisburg Pike
2.07 mi · 2%
North Hanover Street
0.98 mi · 1%
I 76
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

99.8 mi · 01h 47m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clay
00h 56m from Carlisle
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Carlisle and Sunny near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Clay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Carlisle and 56.7 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.30 one way or $32.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clay

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

19 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Elizabethtown station

32 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

40 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carlisle and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 100.95 mi (162.47 km).

Carlisle

#1 Carlisle

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population19,213
Coordinates40.2014800, -77.1888700
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: East High Street (-77.188874, 40.201452)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.12 L · about $16.30
Round trip
$32.61
7.98 gal · 30.24 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.30 $32.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.35 $36.70
Premium $4.95 $19.77 $39.53
Diesel $5.98 $23.86 $47.72

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Carlisle and Haverford. The current time is 23:08:42.

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.