How far is Greencastle, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Greencastle, PA to Haverford, PA is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.9 miles (209 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
159.2 mi
02h 40m
Flight
129.89 mi
209.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.89 mi
Kilometers
209.04 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.2 mi
Kilometers
256.2 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 2:24 AM EDT
Return by in Greencastle
Sun, Apr 19, 5:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greencastle
2026-04-18T23:44
Arrive Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 2:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greencastle
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
Elizabethtown
PA

Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Greencastle
78.2 mi
01h 20m
To Haverford
81 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SE
Destination
51°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Baltimore Street

    3045 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Buchanan Trail East

    1447 ft · 40 sec · Buchanan Trail East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 81 North: Chambersburg

    1043 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    40.5 mi · 47 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward College Street

    914 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Walnut Bottom Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Bottom Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South West Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South West Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West North Street

    1331 ft · 44 sec · West North Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Hanover Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP

    3263 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    2841 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    99.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  21. 21

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greencastle 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
99.8 mi · 63%
I 81 North
40.7 mi · 26%
I 76 East
4.42 mi · 3%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 3%
Harrisburg Pike
2.07 mi · 1%
Walnut Bottom Road
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

99.8 mi · 01h 47m

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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
129.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
01h 20m from Greencastle
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Greencastle and Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Greencastle and 81 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 129.9 miles (209 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.96 one way or $45.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Greencastle and Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

1 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

10 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Middletown

12 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

26 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greencastle and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 129.89 mi (209.04 km).

Greencastle

#1 Greencastle

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,989
Coordinates39.7903700, -77.7277700
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: West Baltimore Street (-77.727808, 39.790278)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.26 L · about $22.96
Round trip
$45.93
11.24 gal · 42.52 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.96 $45.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.85 $51.69
Premium $4.95 $27.84 $55.68
Diesel $5.98 $33.61 $67.22

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 Greencastle and Haverford. The current time is 23:44:01.

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.