How far is Christiana, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Christiana, PA to Haverford, PA is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
44.64 mi
01h 10m
Flight
37.41 mi
60.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.41 mi
Kilometers
60.21 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.64 mi
Kilometers
71.84 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sat, Apr 11, 6:21 AM EDT
Return by in Christiana
Sat, Apr 11, 7:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Christiana
2026-04-11T05:11
Arrive Haverford
Sat, Apr 11, 6:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Christiana
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
Grove
PA

Township in Cameron County, Pennsylvania

From Christiana
22.3 mi
00h 35m
To Haverford
22.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Slokom Avenue

    5 m · 5 sec · West Slokom Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Bridge Street

    2168 ft · 59 sec · North Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Sadsbury Avenue

    2107 ft · 58 sec · Sadsbury Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Simmontown Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Simmontown Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on Exton Bypass

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Exton Bypass

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 202 North: King of Prussia

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Devon Park Drive

    676 ft · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  19. 19

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
13.9 mi · 31%
US 202 North
10.6 mi · 24%
Exton Bypass
4.71 mi · 11%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 10%
Lincoln Highway
3.4 mi · 8%
Schuylkill Expressway
2.27 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

13.9 mi · 00h 19m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
37.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grove
00h 35m from Christiana
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Christiana and Sunny near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Christiana to Haverford?

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Christiana and 22.4 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Christiana and Sunny near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Grove

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

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

RAIL

Exton

2 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

6 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

14 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

16 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Christiana and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 37.41 mi (60.21 km).

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#1 Christiana

Borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population1,165
Coordinates39.9548300, -75.9968900
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Christiana (-75.99689, 39.95483)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.96 L · about $6.42
Round trip
$12.83
3.14 gal · 11.92 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.42 $12.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.22 $14.44
Premium $4.95 $7.78 $15.56
Diesel $5.98 $9.39 $18.78

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Christiana and Haverford. The current time is 05:11:51.

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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.