How far is Haverford, PA from Cambridge, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Cambridge, PA is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.45 mi
01h 07m
Flight
34.34 mi
55.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.34 mi
Kilometers
55.27 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.45 mi
Kilometers
74.75 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 16, 3:46 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Thu, Apr 16, 4:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-16T02:38
Arrive Cambridge
Thu, Apr 16, 3:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haverford
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
West Pikeland
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Haverford
23.2 mi
00h 33m
To Cambridge
23.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.7 mi · 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    1168 ft · 14 sec · Morgantown Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 10 South: Morgantown

    1806 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Morgantown Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Morgantown Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Twin County Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin County Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Conestoga Avenue

    1671 ft · 46 sec · Conestoga Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Pequea Avenue

    2240 ft · 55 sec · Pequea Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Compass Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Compass Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cambridge Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    1271 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto T958

    114 m · 19 sec · T958

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Street

    28 m · 4 sec · North Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
27.7 mi · 60%
Twin County Road
4.16 mi · 9%
Old Gulph Road
2.51 mi · 5%
Schuylkill Expressway
2.15 mi · 5%
South Gulph Road
1.34 mi · 3%
New Gulph Road
1.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

27.7 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pikeland
00h 33m from Haverford
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Haverford and Mostly Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Haverford and 23.2 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Haverford and Mostly Sunny near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland

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

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

RAIL

Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

12 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

21 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 34.34 mi (55.27 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Cambridge

Township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,470
Coordinates40.0814900, -75.9374400
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Cambridge (-75.93744, 40.08149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.2 L · about $6.70
Round trip
$13.40
3.28 gal · 12.4 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.70 $13.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.54 $15.08
Premium $4.95 $8.12 $16.25
Diesel $5.98 $9.81 $19.61

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverford and Cambridge. The current time is 02:38:49.

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.