How far is Charleston, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Charleston, PA to Haverford, PA is about 335.3 miles (539.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.7 miles (448.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 20m 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
335.28 mi
05h 40m
Flight
278.75 mi
448.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.75 mi
Kilometers
448.6 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
335.28 mi
Kilometers
539.58 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Mon, May 25, 10:37 PM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Tue, May 26, 4:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-05-25T16:56
Arrive Haverford
Mon, May 25, 10:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 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
5:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charleston
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
Loganton
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Charleston
177.8 mi
02h 50m
To Haverford
157.5 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
75°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Greenfield Road

    21 m · 5 sec · Greenfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Sharon-Mercer Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Sharon-Mercer Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Market Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Market Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Sharon-Mercer Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Sharon-Mercer Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Market Street

    2337 ft · 58 sec · West Market Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Erie Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Erie Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Perry Highway

    963 ft · 24 sec · Perry Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Clarion

    1120 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    261.1 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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

  15. 15

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  17. 17

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  18. 18

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

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

    159 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Conshohocken

    628 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Matsonford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Matsonford Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  25. 25

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
261 mi · 78%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 22%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 1%
Sharon-Mercer Road
4.22 mi · 1%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 1%
West Market Street
2.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

261 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
05h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.6 mi
278.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loganton
02h 50m from Charleston
Leave By
5:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Charleston 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 Charleston to Haverford?

The road trip is about 335.3 miles (539.6 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?

Loganton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.8 miles from Charleston and 157.5 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 278.7 miles (448.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 5:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.34 one way or $96.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Charleston and Chance Rain Showers near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Loganton

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

85 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

88 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

93 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 278.75 mi (448.6 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania

Population3,390
Coordinates41.2370000, -80.3603400
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenfield Road (-80.360513, 41.236996)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 540 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.83 gal
44.79 L · about $48.34
Round trip
$96.67
23.66 gal · 89.58 L
Estimated CO2
105.1 kg one way
Round trip: 210.3 kg / 464 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $48.34 $96.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.41 $108.81
Premium $4.95 $58.61 $117.21
Diesel $5.98 $70.74 $141.49

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Haverford. The current time is 16:56:46.

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.