How far is Haverford, PA from East Petersburg, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to East Petersburg, PA is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
70.31 mi
01h 29m
Flight
56.36 mi
90.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.36 mi
Kilometers
90.71 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.31 mi
Kilometers
113.15 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Petersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 5:07 PM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 6:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-19T15:38
Arrive East Petersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 5:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Elverson
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Haverford
35.1 mi
00h 44m
To East Petersburg
35.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haverford and East Petersburg.

  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

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Old Gulph Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Gulph Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Gulph Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

    1226 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.6 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster

    2990 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    681 ft · 26 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 283 West: Harrisburg

    1.5 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 72

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Manheim Pike

    1 km · 49 sec · Manheim Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.6 mi · 56%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
15.9 mi · 23%
Old Gulph Road
2.51 mi · 4%
Schuylkill Expressway
2.15 mi · 3%
US 30 West
1.74 mi · 2%
South Gulph Road
1.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

39.6 mi · 00h 42m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
56.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elverson
00h 44m from Haverford
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Haverford and Chance Rain Showers near East Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Haverford to East Petersburg?

The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Elverson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Haverford and 35.2 miles from East Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.13 one way or $20.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elverson

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

19 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

20 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

23 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

24 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and East Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 56.36 mi (90.71 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
East Petersburg

#2 East Petersburg

Borough in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population4,485
Coordinates40.1001000, -76.3541300
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: East Petersburg (-76.35413, 40.1001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.39 L · about $10.13
Round trip
$20.27
4.96 gal · 18.78 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.13 $20.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.41 $22.81
Premium $4.95 $12.29 $24.57
Diesel $5.98 $14.83 $29.66

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverford and East Petersburg. The current time is 15:38:30.

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.