How far is Haverford, PA from Fairchance, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Fairchance, PA is about 281.6 miles (453.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
281.63 mi
05h 30m
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

Road route
281.63 mi
Kilometers
453.24 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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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 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairchance
Thu, Jun 4, 4:02 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Thu, Jun 4, 9:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-06-03T22:31
Arrive Fairchance
Thu, Jun 4, 4:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:31 AM to 1:31 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
5:58 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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Haverford
140.6 mi
02h 45m
To Fairchance
141.1 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    236.8 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

    1735 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Route 31

    6 mi · 9 min · State Route 31

  19. 19

    Continue on Three Mile Hill

    665 ft · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill

  20. 20

    Turn left

    8 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard

    4 mi · 5 min · Memorial Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Blackstone Road

    3076 ft · 40 sec · Blackstone Road

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue

    2453 ft · 34 sec · Morrell Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto University Drive

    8.9 mi · 10 min · University Drive

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 51

    1294 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Pittsburgh Road

    652 ft · 17 sec · Pittsburgh Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Pittsburgh Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Morgantown Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Morgantown Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Georges Fairchance Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Georges Fairchance Road

  31. 31

    Continue on North Morgantown Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Morgantown Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Morgantown Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
237 mi · 84%
University Drive
8.95 mi · 3%
State Route 31
6.05 mi · 2%
Memorial Boulevard
3.98 mi · 1%
Old Gulph Road
2.51 mi · 1%
Georges Fairchance Road
2.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

237 mi · 04h 18m

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
05h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.9 mi
236.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 45m from Haverford
Leave By
5:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Haverford and 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 281.6 miles (453.2 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.6 miles from Haverford and 141.1 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 44.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.61 one way or $81.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 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: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.94 gal
37.62 L · about $40.61
Round trip
$81.23
19.88 gal · 75.24 L
Estimated CO2
88.3 kg one way
Round trip: 176.7 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.61 $81.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.71 $91.43
Premium $4.95 $49.24 $98.49
Diesel $5.98 $59.44 $118.88

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 · Jun 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverford and Fairchance. The current time is 22:31:59.

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.