How far is Haverford, PA from Durham, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Durham, PA is about 52 miles (83.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
51.98 mi
01h 18m
Flight
39.05 mi
62.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.05 mi
Kilometers
62.84 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.98 mi
Kilometers
83.66 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Thu, Apr 23, 6:32 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-23T05:14
Arrive Durham
Thu, Apr 23, 6:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Franconia
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Haverford
26 mi
00h 39m
To Durham
26 mi
00h 39m

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
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

    2465 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown

    69 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Broad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    581 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Mill Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Mill Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Hellertown Avenue

    740 ft · 15 sec · North Hellertown Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Tohickon Avenue

    1381 ft · 28 sec · Tohickon Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Richlandtown Pike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Richlandtown Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on South Main Street

    1993 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Church Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Church Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Quakertown Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Quakertown Road

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Old Bethlehem Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Bethlehem Road

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Durham Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Durham Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Durham Road

    732 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Old Furnace Road

    16 m · 2 sec · Old Furnace Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Furnace Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 47%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 7%
Durham Road
3.13 mi · 6%
John Fries Highway
2.67 mi · 5%
Old Gulph Road
2.34 mi · 5%
Main Street
2.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

24.3 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
39 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franconia
00h 39m from Haverford
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Haverford and Sunny near Durham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52 miles (83.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Haverford and 26 miles from Durham.

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

The direct path is about 39 miles (62.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Franconia

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

34 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

39 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

39 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Durham. Straight-line distance: 39.05 mi (62.84 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
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#2 Durham

City in United States of America

Population1,134
Coordinates40.5756600, -75.2232300
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Durham (-75.22323, 40.57566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.94 L · about $7.48
Round trip
$14.95
3.66 gal · 13.88 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.48 $14.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.42 $16.83
Premium $4.95 $9.07 $18.13
Diesel $5.98 $10.94 $21.89

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 Durham. The current time is 05:14:25.

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.