How far is Haverford, PA from Chester, PA?
The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Chester, PA is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haverford and Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverford and Chester.
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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
1152 ft · 49 sec · Woodside Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lancaster Avenue
1014 ft · 41 sec · West Lancaster Avenue
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Turn right onto Ardmore Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · Ardmore Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Ellis Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Ellis Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lawrence Road
1666 ft · 45 sec · Lawrence Road
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Turn right onto West Chester Pike
1923 ft · 45 sec · West Chester Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester
1519 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
8.3 mi · 11 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Chester
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
1447 ft · 23 sec · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Providence Avenue, Edgmont Avenue
1232 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1205 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Morton Avenue
1775 ft · 48 sec · Morton Avenue
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Turn slight right onto East 5th Street
1161 ft · 51 sec · East 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Haverford and Chester.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Mid-County Expressway
Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
8.33 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Haverford and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Haverford to Chester?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lawrence Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Haverford and 7.5 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Haverford and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrence Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawrence Park.
Ardmore
30th Street Station
Paoli
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Chester. Straight-line distance: 11.77 mi (18.95 km).
#1 Haverford
A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,547 |
| Coordinates | 40.0131700, -75.2943500 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chester
City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 4,072 |
| Coordinates | 39.8496700, -75.3570700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-75.35707, 39.84967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.17 | $4.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
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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