How far is Franklin, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Franklin, PA to Haverford, PA is about 309.4 miles (498 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.1 miles (412.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m 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
309.44 mi
05h 27m
Flight
256.14 mi
412.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.14 mi
Kilometers
412.21 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.44 mi
Kilometers
498 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Wed, May 13, 2:45 AM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Wed, May 13, 8:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-05-12T21:18
Arrive Haverford
Wed, May 13, 2:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
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 Franklin
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
Carroll
PA

Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania

From Franklin
163.6 mi
02h 43m
To Haverford
145.8 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 13th Street

    8 m · 5 sec · 13th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    817 ft · 16 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lakes To the Sea Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lakes To the Sea Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 322

    4.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 322

  6. 6

    Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 322

    12.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 322

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 322

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Route 322

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    205.8 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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

  19. 19

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  21. 21

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  22. 22

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

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

    159 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Conshohocken

    628 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Matsonford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Matsonford Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  29. 29

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
206 mi · 66%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 24%
US Highway 322
17.2 mi · 6%
Main Street
6.1 mi · 2%
Route 322
4.39 mi · 1%
Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
4.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

206 mi · 03h 43m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.3 mi
256.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carroll
02h 43m from Franklin
Leave By
6:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Franklin and Sunny near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 309.4 miles (498 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?

Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.6 miles from Franklin and 145.8 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 256.1 miles (412.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.3 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 $44.62 one way or $89.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Franklin and Sunny near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Carroll

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

60 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

92 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

92 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

96 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 256.14 mi (412.21 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

City in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,302
Coordinates41.3978400, -79.8314400
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: 13th Street (-79.831481, 41.397846)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 498 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.92 gal
41.33 L · about $44.62
Round trip
$89.24
21.84 gal · 82.66 L
Estimated CO2
97 kg one way
Round trip: 194.1 kg / 428 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.62 $89.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.22 $100.44
Premium $4.95 $54.10 $108.20
Diesel $5.98 $65.30 $130.60

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Haverford. The current time is 21:18:03.

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.