How far is Fayette, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Fayette, PA to Haverford, PA is about 288.8 miles (464.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.4 miles (394.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
288.74 mi
04h 52m
Flight
245.39 mi
394.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.39 mi
Kilometers
394.92 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.74 mi
Kilometers
464.69 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:26 AM EDT
Return by in Fayette
Sat, Apr 18, 4:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayette
2026-04-18T06:33
Arrive Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 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
7:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayette
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Fayette
144.2 mi
02h 26m
To Haverford
144.5 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gallatin Road

    80 m · 22 sec · Gallatin Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    906 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto McClellandtown Road

    8.8 mi · 16 min · McClellandtown Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    902 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 119 North, US 40 West: Connellsville

    2938 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

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

    150 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    236.3 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  24. 24

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayette 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
236 mi · 82%
US 119 North
16.6 mi · 6%
McClellandtown Road
9.01 mi · 3%
Pleasant Valley Road
7.94 mi · 3%
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
04h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
245.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 26m from Fayette
Leave By
7:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayette 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 Fayette to Haverford?

The road trip is about 288.8 miles (464.7 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.2 miles from Fayette and 144.5 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 245.4 miles (394.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 7:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.64 one way or $83.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayette and Mostly Sunny near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 245.39 mi (394.92 km).

Fayette

#1 Fayette

City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States

Population3,560
Coordinates39.8223000, -79.9189400
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Gallatin Road (-79.918707, 39.822302)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.19 gal
38.57 L · about $41.64
Round trip
$83.27
20.38 gal · 77.14 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.1 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.64 $83.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.86 $93.73
Premium $4.95 $50.48 $100.96
Diesel $5.98 $60.94 $121.87

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayette and Haverford. The current time is 06:33:42.

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.