How far is Elkland, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Elkland, PA to Haverford, PA is about 242 miles (389.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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
241.93 mi
04h 49m
Flight
172.15 mi
277.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.15 mi
Kilometers
277.05 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.93 mi
Kilometers
389.35 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Mon, Apr 13, 11:25 AM EDT
Return by in Elkland
Mon, Apr 13, 4:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elkland
2026-04-13T06:36
Arrive Haverford
Mon, Apr 13, 11:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
7:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elkland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mifflinville
PA

CDP in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From Elkland
120.9 mi
02h 24m
To Haverford
121 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1897 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Route 49

    9.5 mi · 16 min · Route 49

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 15 South: Mansfield

    2610 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway

    62.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Appalachian Thruway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg

    949 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Market Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  10. 10

    Continue on Westbranch Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1864 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  14. 14

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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

  18. 18

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  20. 20

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  21. 21

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

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

    159 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Conshohocken

    628 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Matsonford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Matsonford Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  28. 28

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkland and Haverford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 31%
Keystone Shortway
65.7 mi · 27%
Appalachian Thruway
62.5 mi · 26%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 5%
Route 49
9.45 mi · 4%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 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 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
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.8 mi
172.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflinville
02h 24m from Elkland
Leave By
7:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Elkland and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Elkland to Haverford?

The road trip is about 242 miles (389.4 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Mifflinville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.9 miles from Elkland and 121 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.89 one way or $69.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Elkland and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflinville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

98 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elkland and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 172.15 mi (277.05 km).

Elkland

#1 Elkland

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,724
Coordinates41.9861800, -77.3108100
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Elkland (-77.31081, 41.98618)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.54 gal
32.32 L · about $34.89
Round trip
$69.79
17.08 gal · 64.64 L
Estimated CO2
75.9 kg one way
Round trip: 151.8 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.89 $69.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.28 $78.55
Premium $4.95 $42.31 $84.61
Diesel $5.98 $51.07 $102.14

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Elkland and Haverford. The current time is 06:36:02.

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.