How far is Coaldale, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Coaldale, PA to Haverford, PA is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
209.37 mi
04h 28m
Flight
163.56 mi
263.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.56 mi
Kilometers
263.23 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.37 mi
Kilometers
336.95 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 4:16 AM EDT
Return by in Coaldale
Sun, Apr 19, 8:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coaldale
2026-04-18T23:48
Arrive Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 4:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 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
8:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coaldale
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
Dauphin
PA

Borough in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From Coaldale
104.6 mi
02h 14m
To Haverford
104.8 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
51°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Coaldale Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Coaldale Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Loch Lomond Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Loch Lomond Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1039 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Flat Rock Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road

  7. 7

    Continue on 28th Division Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · 28th Division Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on General Potter Highway

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · General Potter Highway

  12. 12

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

    968 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  15. 15

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

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

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

    910 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  24. 24

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  27. 27

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coaldale 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.4 mi · 37%
General Potter Highway
75.6 mi · 36%
28th Division Highway
12.5 mi · 6%
Mount Nittany Expressway
6.22 mi · 3%
Port Matilda Highway
5.85 mi · 3%
I 76 East
4.54 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
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.8 mi
163.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dauphin
02h 14m from Coaldale
Leave By
8:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Coaldale and Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Dauphin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Coaldale and 104.8 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 8:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.20 one way or $60.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Coaldale and Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Dauphin

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

13 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

26 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

36 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coaldale and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 163.56 mi (263.23 km).

Coaldale

#1 Coaldale

Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population2,131
Coordinates40.9361700, -78.1602900
Altitude454
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Coaldale (-78.16029, 40.93617)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.97 L · about $30.20
Round trip
$60.39
14.78 gal · 55.94 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.20 $60.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.99 $67.97
Premium $4.95 $36.61 $73.22
Diesel $5.98 $44.19 $88.38

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 Coaldale and Haverford. The current time is 23:48:06.

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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.