How far is Central City, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Central City, PA to Haverford, PA is about 206 miles (331.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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
206.02 mi
03h 56m
Flight
146.57 mi
235.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.57 mi
Kilometers
235.88 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.02 mi
Kilometers
331.56 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 5:03 AM EDT
Return by in Central City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Central City
2026-04-19T01:07
Arrive Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 5:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Central City
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
Conyngham
PA

Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Central City
102.9 mi
01h 58m
To Haverford
103.1 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Central City and Haverford.

  1. 1

    Start on Moose Run Road

    2198 ft · 59 sec · Moose Run Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    50 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1688 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    118.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Keystone Shortway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  10. 10

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  13. 13

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

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

    159 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Conshohocken

    628 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Matsonford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Matsonford Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  20. 20

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Central City and Haverford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
119 mi · 58%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 36%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 2%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 2%
PA 940
0.92 mi
Matsonford Road
0.89 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

119 mi · 02h 10m

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
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.4 mi
146.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conyngham
01h 58m from Central City
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Central City and Rain Showers near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Central City to Haverford?

The road trip is about 206 miles (331.6 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Conyngham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.9 miles from Central City and 103.1 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.4 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 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.71 one way or $59.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Central City and Rain Showers near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Conyngham

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

32 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

105 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Central City and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 146.57 mi (235.88 km).

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#1 Central City

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,021
Coordinates40.9500600, -77.7966700
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Central City (-77.79667, 40.95006)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.27 gal
27.52 L · about $29.71
Round trip
$59.41
14.54 gal · 55.04 L
Estimated CO2
64.6 kg one way
Round trip: 129.2 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $29.71 $59.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.43 $66.87
Premium $4.95 $36.02 $72.03
Diesel $5.98 $43.47 $86.95

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Central City and Haverford. The current time is 01:07:29.

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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.