How far is East Petersburg, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from East Petersburg, PA to Haverford, PA is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.16 mi
01h 18m
Flight
56.36 mi
90.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.36 mi
Kilometers
90.71 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.16 mi
Kilometers
112.91 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 5:01 PM EDT
Return by in East Petersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Petersburg
2026-04-19T15:42
Arrive Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 5:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Petersburg
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
Elverson
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From East Petersburg
35 mi
00h 39m
To Haverford
35.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Petersburg and Haverford.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Manheim Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Manheim Pike

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    706 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.4 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  19. 19

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Petersburg 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.4 mi · 56%
US 222 North
15.8 mi · 23%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 6%
I 76 East
3.88 mi · 6%
Manheim Pike
3.2 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

39.4 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
56.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elverson
00h 39m from East Petersburg
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving East Petersburg and Rain Showers near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Petersburg to Haverford?

The road trip is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Elverson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from East Petersburg and 35.1 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.13 one way or $20.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elverson

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

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

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Coatesville

19 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

20 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

23 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

24 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Petersburg and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 56.36 mi (90.71 km).

East Petersburg

#1 East Petersburg

Borough in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population4,485
Coordinates40.1001000, -76.3541300
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-76.354154, 40.100098)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.37 L · about $10.13
Round trip
$20.27
4.96 gal · 18.74 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.13 $20.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.41 $22.81
Premium $4.95 $12.29 $24.57
Diesel $5.98 $14.83 $29.66

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 East Petersburg and Haverford. The current time is 15:42:42.

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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.