How far is Haverford, PA from Fairchance, PA?

The estimated driving distance from Haverford, PA to Fairchance, PA is about 279.3 miles (449.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
279.29 mi
04h 53m · estimated
Flight
236.68 mi
380.9 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.68 mi
Kilometers
380.9 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
279.29 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
449.47 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairchance
Sat, Apr 11, 8:07 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Sat, Apr 11, 1:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-11T03:13
Arrive Fairchance
Sat, Apr 11, 8:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haverford
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Greenwood
PA

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States

From Haverford
118.4 mi
02h 26m
To Fairchance
160.9 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
236.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwood
02h 26m from Haverford
Leave By
7:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Haverford and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Fairchance.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 279.3 miles (449.5 km) and usually takes 04h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.4 miles from Haverford and 160.9 miles from Fairchance.

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

The direct path is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.29 one way or $80.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Haverford and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Fairchance.

Stop Ideas Near Greenwood

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

34 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

56 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

56 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Fairchance. Straight-line distance: 236.68 mi (380.9 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Fairchance

#2 Fairchance

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,888
Coordinates39.8248000, -79.7544900
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Fairchance (-79.75449, 39.8248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 449 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.86 gal
37.31 L · about $40.29
Round trip
$80.58
19.72 gal · 74.62 L
Estimated CO2
87.6 kg one way
Round trip: 175.3 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.29 $80.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.35 $90.69
Premium $4.95 $48.85 $97.69
Diesel $5.98 $58.96 $117.93

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverford and Fairchance. The current time is 03:13:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.