How far is Castle Shannon, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Castle Shannon, PA to Haverford, PA is about 295.5 miles (475.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.7 miles (403.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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
295.54 mi
04h 59m
Flight
250.7 mi
403.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.7 mi
Kilometers
403.46 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.54 mi
Kilometers
475.62 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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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 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 4:06 AM EDT
Return by in Castle Shannon
Sat, Apr 18, 9:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Shannon
2026-04-17T23:07
Arrive Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 4:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
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 Castle Shannon
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Castle Shannon
146.3 mi
02h 29m
To Haverford
149.3 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
57°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Shannon and Haverford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    55 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Library Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Library Road

  3. 3

    Merge right onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Clairton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Clairton Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward McKeesport, West Mifflin

    141 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Lebanon Church Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Lebanon Church Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Lebanon Church Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lebanon Church Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 45 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2095 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

    1876 ft · 32 sec · W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way

  14. 14

    Continue on Lincoln Way

    1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    259.6 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  24. 24

    Continue on 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 Castle Shannon 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
260 mi · 88%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 1%
I 76 East
4.22 mi · 1%
Lebanon Church Road
3.93 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
3.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

260 mi · 04h 43m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
250.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 29m from Castle Shannon
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Castle Shannon and Partly Cloudy near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Castle Shannon to Haverford?

The road trip is about 295.5 miles (475.6 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.3 miles from Castle Shannon and 149.3 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 250.7 miles (403.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 $42.62 one way or $85.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Castle Shannon and Partly Cloudy near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Shannon and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 250.7 mi (403.46 km).

Castle Shannon

#1 Castle Shannon

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population8,371
Coordinates40.3647900, -80.0222800
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.022262, 40.36481)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 476 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.43 gal
39.48 L · about $42.62
Round trip
$85.23
20.86 gal · 78.96 L
Estimated CO2
92.7 kg one way
Round trip: 185.4 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.62 $85.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.97 $95.94
Premium $4.95 $51.67 $103.34
Diesel $5.98 $62.37 $124.74

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 Castle Shannon and Haverford. The current time is 23:07:41.

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.