How far is Catasauqua, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Catasauqua, PA to Haverford, PA is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
55.16 mi
01h 05m
Flight
45.34 mi
72.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.34 mi
Kilometers
72.97 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.16 mi
Kilometers
88.77 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Fri, Apr 17, 4:27 AM EDT
Return by in Catasauqua
Fri, Apr 17, 5:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Catasauqua
2026-04-17T03:21
Arrive Haverford
Fri, Apr 17, 4:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
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 Catasauqua
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
Franconia
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Catasauqua
27.5 mi
00h 32m
To Haverford
27.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    111 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    135 m · 22 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Front Street

    133 m · 21 sec · Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pine Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    550 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Mickley Road

    1 km · 2 min · Mickley Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto MacArthur Road

    2810 ft · 1 min · MacArthur Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Harrisburg

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476 Toll: Philadelphia, Scranton

    1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  16. 16

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

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

    159 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Conshohocken

    628 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Matsonford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Matsonford Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  23. 23

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Catasauqua 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.4 mi · 68%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
4.84 mi · 9%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 8%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 6%
Matsonford Road
0.89 mi · 2%
Pine Street
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franconia
00h 32m from Catasauqua
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Catasauqua 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 Catasauqua to Haverford?

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Catasauqua and 27.6 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 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 $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Catasauqua and Chance Rain Showers near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Franconia

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

34 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

39 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

39 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Catasauqua and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 45.34 mi (72.97 km).

Catasauqua

#1 Catasauqua

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population6,606
Coordinates40.6548200, -75.4746300
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-75.474493, 40.654935)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.37 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.94
3.9 gal · 14.74 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.97 $15.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.97 $17.94
Premium $4.95 $9.66 $19.32
Diesel $5.98 $11.66 $23.32

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Catasauqua and Haverford. The current time is 03:21:54.

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.