How far is Dunbar, PA from Haverford, PA?
The driving distance from Dunbar, PA to Haverford, PA is about 268.1 miles (431.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.7 miles (368 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunbar and Haverford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunbar and Haverford.
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Start on the route
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Connellsville Street
1625 ft · 1 min · Connellsville Street
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Turn sharp right onto Woodvale Street
1236 ft · 34 sec · Woodvale Street
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Continue on Woodvale Street
1873 ft · 51 sec · Woodvale Street
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Continue on Dunbar Road
2549 ft · 1 min · Dunbar Road
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Take the ramp slight right
61 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto University Drive
2835 ft · 36 sec · University Drive
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Continue on Morrell Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · Morrell Avenue
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Continue on South 8th Street
3.9 mi · 5 min · South 8th Street
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Take the exit straight
75 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road
7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn right
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight left
813 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
9 m · 3 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76
150 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
1195 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
236.3 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
1696 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova
104 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto South Gulph Road
3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road
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Continue on West Montgomery Avenue
4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue
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Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road
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Turn left onto Winsor Lane
105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane
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Turn left
3 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunbar and Haverford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
236 mi · 04h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Dunbar and Mostly Sunny near Haverford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunbar to Haverford?
The road trip is about 268.1 miles (431.4 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.9 miles from Dunbar and 134.2 miles from Haverford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.7 miles (368 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 8:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.23 one way or $84.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Dunbar and Mostly Sunny near Haverford.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunbar and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 228.66 mi (368 km).
#1 Dunbar
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 966 |
| Coordinates | 39.9778500, -79.6144800 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Haverford
A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,547 |
| Coordinates | 40.0131700, -75.2943500 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $42.23 | $84.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $46.59 | $93.18 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $50.19 | $100.37 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $61.96 | $123.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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