How far is Downingtown, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Downingtown, PA to Haverford, PA is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
26.82 mi
00h 34m
Flight
21.64 mi
34.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.64 mi
Kilometers
34.83 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.82 mi
Kilometers
43.16 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 9:17 PM EDT
Return by in Downingtown
Sat, Apr 18, 9:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Downingtown
2026-04-18T20:42
Arrive Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 9:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Downingtown
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
Paoli
PA

Census designated place

From Downingtown
13.4 mi
00h 17m
To Haverford
13.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
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 Downingtown and Haverford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brandywine Avenue

    18 m · 4 sec · Brandywine Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Wallace Avenue

    2818 ft · 2 min · Wallace Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Norwood Road

    1528 ft · 38 sec · Norwood Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 30 East

    583 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Exton Bypass

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Exton Bypass

  7. 7

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

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

    676 ft · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Downingtown 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 North
10.6 mi · 39%
Exton Bypass
4.71 mi · 18%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 16%
Schuylkill Expressway
2.27 mi · 8%
I 76 East
1.48 mi · 6%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
1.46 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 202 North

Merge slight left

9.52 mi · 00h 13m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paoli
00h 17m from Downingtown
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Downingtown 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 Downingtown to Haverford?

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Paoli is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Downingtown and 13.4 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Downingtown and Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Paoli

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

1 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

13 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

20 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Downingtown and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 21.64 mi (34.83 km).

Downingtown

#1 Downingtown

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population8,419
Coordinates40.0065000, -75.7032700
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Brandywine Avenue (-75.703225, 40.006503)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.58 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.76
1.9 gal · 7.16 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.88 $7.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.37 $8.74
Premium $4.95 $4.71 $9.41
Diesel $5.98 $5.68 $11.36

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 Downingtown and Haverford. The current time is 20:42:15.

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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.