How far is Haverford, PA from Derry, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Derry, PA is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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
140.6 mi
02h 52m
Flight
101.03 mi
162.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.03 mi
Kilometers
162.59 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.6 mi
Kilometers
226.28 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Fri, Apr 17, 3:17 PM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Fri, Apr 17, 6:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-17T12:25
Arrive Derry
Fri, Apr 17, 3:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Jim Thorpe
PA

Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

From Haverford
70.3 mi
01h 26m
To Derry
70.3 mi
01h 26m

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
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    44.1 mi · 50 min · Keystone Shortway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 42: Buckhorn

    1520 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Buckhorn Road

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Buckhorn Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Danville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Danville Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Washingtonville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washingtonville Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Greenleaf Road

    1212 ft · 55 sec · Greenleaf Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Crawford Road

    811 ft · 36 sec · Crawford Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crawford Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 53%
Keystone Shortway
44.1 mi · 31%
Buckhorn Road
6.78 mi · 5%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 2%
Washingtonville Road
2.39 mi · 2%
Old Gulph Road
2.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

75 mi · 01h 21m

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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jim Thorpe
01h 26m from Haverford
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Haverford and 70.3 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.27 one way or $40.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

22 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

60 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

95 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Derry. Straight-line distance: 101.03 mi (162.59 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Derry

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,495
Coordinates41.0759200, -76.6160600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Derry (-76.61606, 41.07592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.78 L · about $20.27
Round trip
$40.53
9.92 gal · 37.56 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.27 $40.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.81 $45.62
Premium $4.95 $24.57 $49.14
Diesel $5.98 $29.66 $59.32

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 Derry. The current time is 12:25:20.

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.