How far is Dunkard, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Dunkard, PA to Haverford, PA is about 298.6 miles (480.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
298.61 mi
05h 55m
Flight
248.85 mi
400.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.85 mi
Kilometers
400.49 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.61 mi
Kilometers
480.57 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sat, Apr 11, 8:49 AM EDT
Return by in Dunkard
Sat, Apr 11, 2:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunkard
2026-04-11T02:53
Arrive Haverford
Sat, Apr 11, 8:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunkard
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Dunkard
149.1 mi
02h 57m
To Haverford
149.5 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shelby Lane

    35 m · 7 sec · Shelby Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Taylortown Road

    1421 ft · 1 min · Taylortown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Taylortown Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Taylortown Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bobtown Road

    2907 ft · 1 min · Bobtown Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Holbert Stretch

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Holbert Stretch

  6. 6

    Continue on South Eighty Eight Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Eighty Eight Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Power Plant Road

    1601 ft · 32 sec · Power Plant Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Morgantown Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Morgantown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Morgantown Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Morgantown Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Morgantown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Big Six Road

    1573 ft · 32 sec · Big Six Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1255 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Mon-Fayette Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Mon-Fayette Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway

    8 mi · 10 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76

    150 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    236.3 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  26. 26

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  30. 30

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  33. 33

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunkard 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
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
236 mi · 79%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
20.5 mi · 7%
Pleasant Valley Road
7.94 mi · 3%
Morgantown Road
5.59 mi · 2%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 1%
I 76 East
3.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.7 mi
248.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 57m from Dunkard
Leave By
5:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Dunkard and Sunny near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dunkard to Haverford?

The road trip is about 298.6 miles (480.6 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.1 miles from Dunkard and 149.5 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 5:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.07 one way or $86.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Dunkard and Sunny near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunkard and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 248.85 mi (400.49 km).

Dunkard

#1 Dunkard

Township in Greene County, Pennsylvania

Population2,210
Coordinates39.7411900, -79.9747800
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunkard (-79.97478, 39.74119)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 481 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.54 gal
39.89 L · about $43.07
Round trip
$86.13
21.08 gal · 79.78 L
Estimated CO2
93.7 kg one way
Round trip: 187.3 kg / 413 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.07 $86.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.47 $96.95
Premium $4.95 $52.22 $104.43
Diesel $5.98 $63.03 $126.06

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunkard and Haverford. The current time is 02:53:42.

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.