How far is Haverford, PA from Bellefonte, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Bellefonte, PA is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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
183.14 mi
03h 54m
Flight
144.62 mi
232.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.62 mi
Kilometers
232.75 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.14 mi
Kilometers
294.73 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellefonte
Sun, May 31, 9:40 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Sun, May 31, 1:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-05-31T05:46
Arrive Bellefonte
Sun, May 31, 9:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haverford
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
Lawnton
PA

Census designated place

From Haverford
91.5 mi
01h 57m
To Bellefonte
91.7 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 14 sec · Winsor Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 21 sec · Woodside Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Montgomery Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto New Gulph Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Gulph Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Gulph Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Old Gulph Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Gulph Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Gulph Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

    1226 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    78.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    1340 ft · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College

    1437 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

    51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College

    19.1 mi · 25 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Potters Mills

    1393 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Route 322

    4 m · 1 sec · Old Route 322

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Route 322

    1888 ft · 46 sec · Old Route 322

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Old Fort Road

    38 m · 14 sec · Old Fort Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Fort Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Old Fort Road

  31. 31

    Continue on South Pennsylvania Avenue

    3.6 mi · 8 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Axemann Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Axemann Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Pine Street

    839 ft · 17 sec · Pine Street

  35. 35

    Continue on South Spring Street

    1399 ft · 54 sec · South Spring Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto West Howard Street

    154 m · 19 sec · West Howard Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Howard Street

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.8 mi · 43%
US 22 West
70.9 mi · 39%
I 83 North
4.24 mi · 2%
Old Fort Road
3.88 mi · 2%
Axemann Road
3.74 mi · 2%
South Pennsylvania Avenue
3.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

78.8 mi · 01h 24m

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
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
144.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawnton
01h 57m from Haverford
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Haverford and Sunny near Bellefonte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Lawnton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Haverford and 91.7 miles from Bellefonte.

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

The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.40 one way or $52.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Haverford and Sunny near Bellefonte.

Stop Ideas Near Lawnton

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

6 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

10 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

20 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

30 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Bellefonte. Straight-line distance: 144.62 mi (232.75 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Bellefonte

#2 Bellefonte

County seat of Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,188
Coordinates40.9133900, -77.7783300
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Bellefonte (-77.77833, 40.91339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.46 L · about $26.40
Round trip
$52.79
12.92 gal · 48.92 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $26.40 $52.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.71 $59.42
Premium $4.95 $32.00 $64.01
Diesel $5.98 $38.63 $77.26

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverford and Bellefonte. The current time is 05:46:14.

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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.