How far is Centre Hall, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Centre Hall, PA to Haverford, PA is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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
174.53 mi
03h 38m
Flight
138.37 mi
222.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.37 mi
Kilometers
222.68 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.53 mi
Kilometers
280.88 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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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 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 5:07 AM EDT
Return by in Centre Hall
Sun, Apr 19, 8:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centre Hall
2026-04-19T01:28
Arrive Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 5:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centre Hall
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
Highspire
PA

Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From Centre Hall
87.2 mi
01h 49m
To Haverford
87.4 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 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 Centre Hall and Haverford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Centre Hall and Haverford.

  1. 1

    Start on North Miles Alley

    18 m · 6 sec · North Miles Alley

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Decator Alley

    67 m · 22 sec · Decator Alley

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Pennsylvania Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Pennsylvania Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Fort Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Old Fort Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Route 322

    1884 ft · 47 sec · Old Route 322

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Route 322

    36 m · 2 sec · Old Route 322

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Route 322

    141 m · 18 sec · Old Route 322

  8. 8

    Turn left

    120 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward US 322 East: Lewistown

    814 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto General Potter Highway

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min · General Potter Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

    910 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  26. 26

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centre Hall 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.4 mi · 45%
General Potter Highway
70.3 mi · 40%
I 76 East
4.54 mi · 3%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 2%
I 83 South
4.27 mi · 2%
Old Fort Road
3.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

78.4 mi · 01h 24m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
138.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highspire
01h 49m from Centre Hall
Leave By
9:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Centre Hall 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 Centre Hall to Haverford?

The road trip is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Highspire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Centre Hall and 87.4 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 9:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.17 one way or $50.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Centre Hall and Rain Showers near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Highspire

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

5 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

9 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

17 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

27 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centre Hall and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 138.37 mi (222.68 km).

Centre Hall

#1 Centre Hall

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,216
Coordinates40.8475600, -77.6861100
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Centre Hall (-77.68611, 40.84756)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.16 gal
23.31 L · about $25.17
Round trip
$50.34
12.32 gal · 46.62 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.5 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.17 $50.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.33 $56.66
Premium $4.95 $30.52 $61.03
Diesel $5.98 $36.84 $73.67

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 Centre Hall and Haverford. The current time is 01:28:24.

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.