How far is Haverford, PA from Dickson City, PA?
The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Dickson City, PA is about 121.2 miles (195 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haverford and Dickson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverford and Dickson City.
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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
2.3 mi · 6 min · Old Gulph Road
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Turn right onto West Matsonford Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Matsonford Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Plymouth Meeting
33 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
2210 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton
844 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street
159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 347: Dunmore, Throop
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 347: Dunmore, Throop
785 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 347 North: Throop
120 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto O'Neill Highway
2587 ft · 1 min · O'Neill Highway
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Continue on Cypress Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Cypress Street
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Turn straight onto South Valley Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Valley Avenue
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Continue on West Lackawanna Avenue
1680 ft · 34 sec · West Lackawanna Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Lackawanna Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Haverford and Dickson City.
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 Northeast Extension
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.9 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Sunny leaving Haverford and Partly Sunny near Dickson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Haverford to Dickson City?
The road trip is about 121.2 miles (195 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Bowmanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Haverford and 60.5 miles from Dickson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.45 one way or $34.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Haverford and Partly Sunny near Dickson City.
Stop Ideas Near Bowmanstown
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 Bowmanstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Dickson City. Straight-line distance: 102.09 mi (164.29 km).
#1 Haverford
A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,547 |
| Coordinates | 40.0131700, -75.2943500 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dickson City
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,731 |
| Coordinates | 41.4714700, -75.6076900 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dickson City (-75.60769, 41.47147)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $17.45 | $34.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.64 | $39.28 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.15 | $42.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.53 | $51.07 |
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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