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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
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.
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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
24.3 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
2465 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto John Fries Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway
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Continue on West Broad Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
581 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Mill Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Mill Street
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Turn left onto North Hellertown Avenue
740 ft · 15 sec · North Hellertown Avenue
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Continue on Tohickon Avenue
1381 ft · 28 sec · Tohickon Avenue
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Continue on Richlandtown Pike
1.3 mi · 3 min · Richlandtown Pike
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Continue on South Main Street
1993 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Church Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Church Road
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Continue on Quakertown Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Quakertown Road
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Turn straight onto Old Bethlehem Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Bethlehem Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Durham Road
3 mi · 5 min · Durham Road
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Continue on Durham Road
732 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Old Furnace Road
16 m · 2 sec · Old Furnace Road
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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.
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
24.3 mi · 00h 26m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Franconia.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Durham. Straight-line distance: 39.05 mi (62.84 km).
#1 Haverford
A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,547 |
| Coordinates | 40.0131700, -75.2943500 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Durham
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,134 |
| Coordinates | 40.5756600, -75.2232300 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Durham (-75.22323, 40.57566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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