How far is Center, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Center, PA to Haverford, PA is about 283.7 miles (456.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.6 miles (382.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m 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
283.73 mi
05h 22m
Flight
237.6 mi
382.38 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.6 mi
Kilometers
382.38 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.73 mi
Kilometers
456.62 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sun, Apr 12, 9:11 PM EDT
Return by in Center
Mon, Apr 13, 2:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Center
2026-04-12T15:49
Arrive Haverford
Sun, Apr 12, 9:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 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
6:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Center
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Center
141.7 mi
02h 41m
To Haverford
142.1 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Saltsburg Road

    594 ft · 18 sec · Saltsburg Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Center Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Mosside Boulevard

    2225 ft · 51 sec · Mosside Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Daugherty Drive

    56 m · 12 sec · Daugherty Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right

    128 m · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    885 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  17. 17

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Center 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 95%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 2%
I 76 East
4.04 mi · 1%
Center Road
2.11 mi · 1%
South Gulph Road
0.58 mi
Mosside Boulevard
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

271 mi · 04h 55m

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
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
237.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 41m from Center
Leave By
6:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Center 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 Center to Haverford?

The road trip is about 283.7 miles (456.6 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.7 miles from Center and 142.1 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 237.6 miles (382.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 6:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.90 one way or $81.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Center and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 237.6 mi (382.38 km).

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#1 Center

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,438
Coordinates40.4775700, -79.7589400
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Center (-79.75894, 40.47757)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.01 gal
37.9 L · about $40.90
Round trip
$81.80
20.02 gal · 75.8 L
Estimated CO2
89 kg one way
Round trip: 177.9 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.90 $81.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.04 $92.07
Premium $4.95 $49.59 $99.18
Diesel $5.98 $59.86 $119.72

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 · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Center and Haverford. The current time is 15:49:34.

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.