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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.14 mi
02h 26m
Flight
102.09 mi
164.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.09 mi
Kilometers
164.29 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.14 mi
Kilometers
194.95 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dickson City
Sat, May 30, 11:20 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Sat, May 30, 1:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-05-30T08:54
Arrive Dickson City
Sat, May 30, 11:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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

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
Bowmanstown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Haverford
60.6 mi
01h 13m
To Dickson City
60.5 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph N

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.

  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

    94.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton

    844 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street

    159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 347: Dunmore, Throop

    1.5 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 347: Dunmore, Throop

    785 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 347 North: Throop

    120 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto O'Neill Highway

    2587 ft · 1 min · O'Neill Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Cypress Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Cypress Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto South Valley Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Valley Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on West Lackawanna Avenue

    1680 ft · 34 sec · West Lackawanna Avenue

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.9 mi · 78%
I 81 North
11.6 mi · 10%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 3%
Old Gulph Road
2.34 mi · 2%
South Valley Avenue
1.31 mi · 1%
West Matsonford Road
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
102.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowmanstown
01h 13m from Haverford
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

53 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

86 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Dickson City. Straight-line distance: 102.09 mi (164.29 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Dickson City

#2 Dickson City

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,731
Coordinates41.4714700, -75.6076900
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Dickson City (-75.60769, 41.47147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.18 L · about $17.45
Round trip
$34.89
8.54 gal · 32.36 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverford and Dickson City. The current time is 08:54:17.

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.