How far is Haverford, PA from Catasauqua, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Catasauqua, PA is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
55.18 mi
01h 13m
Flight
45.34 mi
72.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.34 mi
Kilometers
72.97 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.18 mi
Kilometers
88.8 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catasauqua
Fri, Apr 17, 6:13 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Fri, Apr 17, 7:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-17T04:59
Arrive Catasauqua
Fri, Apr 17, 6:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Franconia
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Haverford
27.6 mi
00h 36m
To Catasauqua
27.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Old Gulph Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Matsonford Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Matsonford Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Plymouth Meeting

    33 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    2210 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    37.5 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 145: MacArthur Road, 7th Street

    1168 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 145 North: Whitehall

    51 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto MacArthur Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · MacArthur Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mickley Road

    1 km · 2 min · Mickley Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    550 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    22 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.5 mi · 68%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
4.85 mi · 9%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 6%
Old Gulph Road
2.34 mi · 4%
West Matsonford Road
1.24 mi · 2%
New Gulph Road
1.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

37.5 mi · 00h 40m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franconia
00h 36m from Haverford
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Haverford and Chance Rain Showers near Catasauqua.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Haverford and 27.6 miles from Catasauqua.

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

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Haverford and Chance Rain Showers near Catasauqua.

Stop Ideas Near Franconia

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

34 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

39 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

39 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Catasauqua. Straight-line distance: 45.34 mi (72.97 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Catasauqua

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population6,606
Coordinates40.6548200, -75.4746300
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Catasauqua (-75.47463, 40.65482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.37 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.94
3.9 gal · 14.74 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.97 $15.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.97 $17.94
Premium $4.95 $9.66 $19.32
Diesel $5.98 $11.66 $23.32

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverford and Catasauqua. The current time is 04:59:32.

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.