How far is Colwyn, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Colwyn, PA to Haverford, PA is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.82 mi
00h 25m
Flight
7.29 mi
11.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.29 mi
Kilometers
11.73 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.82 mi
Kilometers
14.19 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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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 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Wed, Apr 22, 7:36 PM EDT
Return by in Colwyn
Wed, Apr 22, 8:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colwyn
2026-04-22T19:11
Arrive Haverford
Wed, Apr 22, 7:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Colwyn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Millbourne
PA

Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Colwyn
4.4 mi
00h 12m
To Haverford
4.4 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Street

    28 m · 6 sec · Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1777 ft · 1 min · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1938 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Cobbs Creek Parkway

    2599 ft · 1 min · South Cobbs Creek Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto South 70th Street

    93 m · 12 sec · South 70th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Church Lane

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Church Lane

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Long Lane

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Long Lane

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Garrett Road

    651 ft · 15 sec · Garrett Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Victory Avenue

    1538 ft · 44 sec · Victory Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Cardington Road

    2174 ft · 55 sec · Cardington Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lansdowne Avenue

    1022 ft · 32 sec · Lansdowne Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Haverford Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Haverford Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Haverford Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Haverford Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Argyle Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Argyle Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lancaster Avenue

    1012 ft · 43 sec · East Lancaster Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Anderson Avenue

    658 ft · 25 sec · Anderson Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

    1546 ft · 60 sec · West Montgomery Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  20. 20

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colwyn 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
21 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
238.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Church Lane
1.52 mi · 17%
Long Lane
1.28 mi · 15%
Haverford Road
1.21 mi · 14%
Argyle Road
0.99 mi · 11%
Haverford Avenue
0.74 mi · 8%
South Cobbs Creek Parkway
0.49 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Church Lane

Continue on Church Lane

1.52 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbourne
00h 12m from Colwyn
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Colwyn 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 Colwyn to Haverford?

The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Millbourne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Colwyn and 4.4 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.27 one way or $2.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Colwyn and Chance Rain Showers near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Millbourne

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Millbourne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 5.3 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 5.3 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millbourne.

RAIL

30th Street Station

6 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Ardmore

6 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

9 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

16 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colwyn and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 7.29 mi (11.73 km).

Colwyn

#1 Colwyn

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,551
Coordinates39.9123400, -75.2537900
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Colwyn (-75.25379, 39.91234)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.18 L · about $1.27
Round trip
$2.53
0.62 gal · 2.36 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.27 $2.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.43 $2.85
Premium $4.95 $1.54 $3.07
Diesel $5.98 $1.85 $3.71

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Colwyn and Haverford. The current time is 19:11:18.

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.