How far is Derry, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Derry, PA to Haverford, PA is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.56 mi
02h 28m
Flight
101.03 mi
162.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.03 mi
Kilometers
162.59 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.56 mi
Kilometers
226.21 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Fri, Apr 17, 1:31 PM EDT
Return by in Derry
Fri, Apr 17, 3:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry
2026-04-17T11:02
Arrive Haverford
Fri, Apr 17, 1:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Derry
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
Jim Thorpe
PA

Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

From Derry
70.4 mi
01h 14m
To Haverford
70.2 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Crawford Road

    811 ft · 40 sec · Crawford Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Greenleaf Road

    1212 ft · 60 sec · Greenleaf Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washingtonville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washingtonville Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Danville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Danville Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Buckhorn Road

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Buckhorn Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mall Boulevard

    867 ft · 15 sec · Mall Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    99 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    44.2 mi · 50 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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

  14. 14

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  17. 17

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

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

    159 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Conshohocken

    628 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Matsonford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Matsonford Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  24. 24

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Derry 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 53%
Keystone Shortway
44.2 mi · 31%
Buckhorn Road
6.77 mi · 5%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 3%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 2%
Washingtonville Road
2.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74.6 mi · 01h 21m

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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jim Thorpe
01h 14m from Derry
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Derry 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 Derry to Haverford?

The road trip is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.4 miles from Derry and 70.2 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.27 one way or $40.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

22 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

60 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

95 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 101.03 mi (162.59 km).

Derry

#1 Derry

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,495
Coordinates41.0759200, -76.6160600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Crawford Road (-76.616615, 41.076057)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.78 L · about $20.27
Round trip
$40.53
9.92 gal · 37.56 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.27 $40.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.81 $45.62
Premium $4.95 $24.57 $49.14
Diesel $5.98 $29.66 $59.32

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Derry and Haverford. The current time is 11:02:38.

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.