How far is Colerain, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Colerain, PA to Haverford, PA is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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Road
198.9 mi
03h 26m
Flight
154.49 mi
248.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.49 mi
Kilometers
248.62 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.9 mi
Kilometers
320.1 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Mon, Jun 1, 11:17 PM EDT
Return by in Colerain
Tue, Jun 2, 2:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colerain
2026-06-01T19:50
Arrive Haverford
Mon, Jun 1, 11:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colerain
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
Mechanicsburg
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Colerain
99.3 mi
01h 43m
To Haverford
99.6 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spruce Creek Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Spruce Creek Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Birmingham Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Birmingham Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto William Penn Highway

    21.4 mi · 31 min · William Penn Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Croghan Pike

    10.8 mi · 17 min · Croghan Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on South Ridgley Street

    2655 ft · 47 sec · South Ridgley Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Ridgely Street

    881 ft · 15 sec · Ridgely Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Croghan Pike

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Croghan Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1159 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Neelyton Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Neelyton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Neelytown Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Neelytown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Spring Run Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Spring Run Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Timmons Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Timmons Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Forge Hill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Forge Hill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Newburg Road

    723 ft · 17 sec · Newburg Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cumberland Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Trout Run

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Trout Run

  18. 18

    Continue on Cumberland Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cumberland Highway

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    124.5 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  22. 22

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  26. 26

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  29. 29

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colerain 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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
124 mi · 63%
William Penn Highway
21.4 mi · 11%
Croghan Pike
15.7 mi · 8%
Spring Run Road
4.75 mi · 2%
Spruce Creek Road
4.53 mi · 2%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

124 mi · 02h 13m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
154.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsburg
01h 43m from Colerain
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Colerain and Slight 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 Colerain to Haverford?

The road trip is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.3 miles from Colerain and 99.6 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.68 one way or $57.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colerain and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

12 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

24 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

34 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 154.49 mi (248.62 km).

Colerain

#1 Colerain

Township in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population3,935
Coordinates40.6261800, -78.1147300
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Spruce Creek Road (-78.114717, 40.626167)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.02 gal
26.57 L · about $28.68
Round trip
$57.37
14.04 gal · 53.14 L
Estimated CO2
62.4 kg one way
Round trip: 124.8 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $28.68 $57.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.28 $64.57
Premium $4.95 $34.78 $69.55
Diesel $5.98 $41.98 $83.96

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Colerain and Haverford. The current time is 19:50:56.

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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.