How far is Haverford, PA from Bedford, PA?
The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Bedford, PA is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haverford and Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverford and Bedford.
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Start on the route
3 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Winsor Lane
105 m · 14 sec · Winsor Lane
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Turn right onto Woodside Road
525 ft · 21 sec · Woodside Road
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Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Montgomery Avenue
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Turn slight right onto New Gulph Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · New Gulph Road
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Continue on Old Gulph Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Old Gulph Road
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Continue on South Gulph Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Gulph Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
1226 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
632 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
1447 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard
1331 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
533 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
1919 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
181.2 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight right onto Bedford
51 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Business 220
1.9 mi · 4 min · Business 220
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Continue on North Richard Street
2373 ft · 1 min · North Richard Street
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Turn right onto East Pitt Street
565 ft · 27 sec · East Pitt Street
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Turn left onto South Juliana Street
33 m · 3 sec · South Juliana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Juliana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Haverford and Bedford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 03h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog leaving Haverford and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Haverford to Bedford?
The road trip is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Shiremanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.5 miles from Haverford and 96.8 miles from Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 9:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.87 one way or $55.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog around Haverford and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Shiremanstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shiremanstown.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 169.83 mi (273.31 km).
#1 Haverford
A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,547 |
| Coordinates | 40.0131700, -75.2943500 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bedford
Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,667 |
| Coordinates | 40.0186900, -78.5039100 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bedford (-78.50391, 40.01869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $27.87 | $55.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.37 | $62.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $33.79 | $67.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $40.78 | $81.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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