How far is Haverford, PA from Colwyn, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Colwyn, PA is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.84 mi
00h 25m
Flight
7.29 mi
11.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.29 mi
Kilometers
11.73 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.84 mi
Kilometers
14.22 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 9:22 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-23T08:57
Arrive Colwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 9:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Haverford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Millbourne
PA

Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Haverford
4.4 mi
00h 12m
To Colwyn
4.4 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1152 ft · 49 sec · Woodside Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lancaster Avenue

    2649 ft · 2 min · West Lancaster Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Argyle Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Argyle Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Haverford Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Haverford Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Haverford Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Haverford Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right

    53 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lansdowne Avenue

    867 ft · 23 sec · Lansdowne Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Cardington Road

    2174 ft · 53 sec · Cardington Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Victory Avenue

    1339 ft · 37 sec · Victory Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    42 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Bywood Avenue

    626 ft · 27 sec · Bywood Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Fairfield Avenue

    96 m · 11 sec · Fairfield Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Long Lane

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Long Lane

  16. 16

    Continue on Oak Avenue

    981 ft · 29 sec · Oak Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Church Lane

    1.4 mi · 5 min · North Church Lane

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Cobbs Creek Parkway

    2599 ft · 1 min · South Cobbs Creek Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Woodland Avenue

    68 m · 8 sec · Woodland Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1717 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    1777 ft · 1 min · South 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    28 m · 4 sec · Pine Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
261.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Church Lane
1.44 mi · 16%
Long Lane
1.23 mi · 14%
Haverford Road
1.21 mi · 14%
Argyle Road
0.99 mi · 11%
Haverford Avenue
0.72 mi · 8%
West Lancaster Avenue
0.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North Church Lane

Turn straight onto North Church Lane

1.44 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbourne
00h 12m from Haverford
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Haverford and Mostly Clear near Colwyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Millbourne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Haverford and 4.4 miles from Colwyn.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.27 one way or $2.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Haverford and Mostly Clear near Colwyn.

Stop Ideas Near Millbourne

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Millbourne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 5.3 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 5.3 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millbourne.

RAIL

30th Street Station

6 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Ardmore

6 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

9 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

16 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Colwyn. Straight-line distance: 7.29 mi (11.73 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Colwyn

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,551
Coordinates39.9123400, -75.2537900
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Colwyn (-75.25379, 39.91234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.18 L · about $1.27
Round trip
$2.53
0.62 gal · 2.36 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.27 $2.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.43 $2.85
Premium $4.95 $1.54 $3.07
Diesel $5.98 $1.85 $3.71

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverford and Colwyn. The current time is 08:57:28.

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.