How far is Fairchance, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Fairchance, PA to Haverford, PA is about 281.7 miles (453.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 56m 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
281.64 mi
05h 28m
Flight
236.68 mi
380.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.68 mi
Kilometers
380.9 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.64 mi
Kilometers
453.26 km
Drive Time
05h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sat, Apr 11, 10:27 AM EDT
Return by in Fairchance
Sat, Apr 11, 3:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairchance
2026-04-11T04:59
Arrive Haverford
Sat, Apr 11, 10:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 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
6:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairchance
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Fairchance
140.6 mi
02h 44m
To Haverford
141.1 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 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 Fairchance and Haverford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Morgantown Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Morgantown Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Georges Fairchance Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Georges Fairchance Road

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    651 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    12.2 mi · 15 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Morrell Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Morrell Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South 8th Street

    3.9 mi · 5 min · South 8th Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

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

    150 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    236.3 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  22. 22

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairchance 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
236 mi · 84%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
12.2 mi · 4%
Pleasant Valley Road
7.94 mi · 3%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 2%
South 8th Street
4 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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
236.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 44m from Fairchance
Leave By
6:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281.7 miles (453.3 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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 140.6 miles from Fairchance and 141.1 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 6:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.29 one way or $80.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairchance and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 236.68 mi (380.9 km).

Fairchance

#1 Fairchance

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,888
Coordinates39.8248000, -79.7544900
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairchance (-79.75449, 39.8248)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.86 gal
37.31 L · about $40.29
Round trip
$80.58
19.72 gal · 74.62 L
Estimated CO2
87.6 kg one way
Round trip: 175.3 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.29 $80.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.35 $90.69
Premium $4.95 $48.85 $97.69
Diesel $5.98 $58.96 $117.93

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 Fairchance and Haverford. The current time is 04:59:23.

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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.