How far is Haverford, PA from Franconia, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Franconia, PA is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
25.23 mi
00h 40m
Flight
20.64 mi
33.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.64 mi
Kilometers
33.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.23 mi
Kilometers
40.6 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franconia
Wed, May 13, 7:36 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Wed, May 13, 8:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-05-13T06:55
Arrive Franconia
Wed, May 13, 7:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Haverford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Blue Bell
PA

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States

From Haverford
12.6 mi
00h 20m
To Franconia
12.6 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 63 East: Kulpsville

    1730 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Sumneytown Pike

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wambold Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Wambold Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Allentown Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Allentown Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allentown Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
10.2 mi · 40%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 14%
Allentown Road
2.62 mi · 10%
Old Gulph Road
2.34 mi · 9%
Wambold Road
1.77 mi · 7%
West Matsonford Road
1.24 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

10.2 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blue Bell
00h 20m from Haverford
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Haverford and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Franconia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Blue Bell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Haverford and 12.6 miles from Franconia.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Haverford and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Franconia.

Stop Ideas Near Blue Bell

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Blue Bell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center

Philadelphia , PA
7522 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City government office,Government office
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue Bell.

RAIL

Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

20 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Paoli

22 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

23 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Franconia. Straight-line distance: 20.64 mi (33.21 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Franconia

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population13,500
Coordinates40.3078800, -75.3576800
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Franconia (-75.35768, 40.30788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.37 L · about $3.64
Round trip
$7.27
1.78 gal · 6.74 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.64 $7.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.09 $8.19
Premium $4.95 $4.41 $8.82
Diesel $5.98 $5.32 $10.64

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverford and Franconia. The current time is 06:55:46.

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.