How far is Haverford, PA from Ben Avon, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Ben Avon, PA is about 265.8 miles (427.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
265.74 mi
05h 11m
Flight
207.67 mi
334.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.67 mi
Kilometers
334.21 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.74 mi
Kilometers
427.66 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ben Avon
Sat, Apr 18, 7:03 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 12:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-18T01:51
Arrive Ben Avon
Sat, Apr 18, 7:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Haverford
132.7 mi
02h 35m
To Ben Avon
133 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haverford and Ben Avon.

  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

    181.2 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 30 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    15.9 mi · 18 min · William Penn Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Ebensburg, Loretto

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Ebensburg, Loretto

    137 m · 13 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Rowena Drive

    3002 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on East High Street

    1 km · 2 min · East High Street

  29. 29

    Take the exit straight

    56 m · 8 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Ben Franklin Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Ben Franklin Highway

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Benjamin Franklin Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Ben Franklin Highway

    16.7 mi · 22 min · Ben Franklin Highway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right

    1757 ft · 44 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto South 6th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South 6th Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Indian Springs Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Indian Springs Road

  36. 36

    Turn right

    56 m · 13 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 68%
I 99 North
28.1 mi · 11%
Ben Franklin Highway
18.8 mi · 7%
William Penn Highway
15.9 mi · 6%
Benjamin Franklin Highway
6.03 mi · 2%
Old Gulph Road
2.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.1 mi
207.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 35m from Haverford
Leave By
6:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Haverford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ben Avon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Haverford to Ben Avon?

The road trip is about 265.8 miles (427.7 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.7 miles from Haverford and 133 miles from Ben Avon.

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

The direct path is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 6:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.33 one way or $76.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Haverford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ben Avon.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Ben Avon. Straight-line distance: 207.67 mi (334.21 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Ben Avon

#2 Ben Avon

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population1,716
Coordinates40.5947900, -79.1614200
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Ben Avon (-79.16142, 40.59479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.38 gal
35.5 L · about $38.33
Round trip
$76.65
18.76 gal · 71 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.7 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $38.33 $76.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.14 $86.28
Premium $4.95 $46.47 $92.94
Diesel $5.98 $56.09 $112.18

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 Haverford and Ben Avon. The current time is 01:51:21.

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.