How far is Haverford, PA from Centre, PA?
The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Centre, PA is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 in southern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haverford and Centre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverford and Centre.
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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
78.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
1340 ft · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322
1258 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
1402 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College
2.4 mi · 3 min
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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
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Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College
29.8 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pfoutz Valley Road
1324 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Pfoutz Valley Road
913 ft · 18 sec · Pfoutz Valley Road
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Turn straight
77 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto William Penn Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on William Penn Highway
3.7 mi · 7 min · William Penn Highway
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Turn right onto Center Road
14 m · 1 sec · Center Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Haverford and Centre.
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
78.8 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Haverford and Chance Rain Showers near Centre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Haverford to Centre?
The road trip is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Cornwall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.8 miles from Haverford and 67 miles from Centre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.29 one way or $38.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Haverford and Chance Rain Showers near Centre.
Stop Ideas Near Cornwall
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 Cornwall.
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Lancaster station
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Centre. Straight-line distance: 112.42 mi (180.92 km).
#1 Haverford
A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,547 |
| Coordinates | 40.0131700, -75.2943500 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Centre
County in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 2,527 |
| Coordinates | 40.5442500, -77.3102700 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centre (-77.31027, 40.54425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $19.29 | $38.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.71 | $43.41 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.38 | $46.77 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.23 | $56.45 |
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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