How far is Haverford, PA from Franklin, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Franklin, PA is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
41.14 mi
01h 14m
Flight
34.82 mi
56.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.82 mi
Kilometers
56.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.14 mi
Kilometers
66.21 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sat, Nov 7, 12:04 AM EST
Return by in Haverford
Sat, Nov 7, 1:19 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-11-06T22:49
Arrive Franklin
Sat, Nov 7, 12:04 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haverford
9:30 PM EST
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
Pocopson
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Haverford
20.6 mi
00h 37m
To Franklin
20.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Tonight

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 PM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
Franklin Weather
PA
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Overnight
Using New London as the closest live forecast in the Chester County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1853 ft · 53 sec · Montgomery Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Haverford Station Road

    1103 ft · 33 sec · Haverford Station Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    1711 ft · 42 sec · Railroad Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on College Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · College Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Darby Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Darby Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Sproul Road

    2100 ft · 46 sec · Sproul Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Bryn Mawr Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South Bryn Mawr Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    5.4 mi · 9 min · West Chester Pike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Street Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Street Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Street Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · West Street Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lenape Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lenape Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Baltimore Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Baltimore Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 841: West Grove

    1463 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Chatham Road

    2316 ft · 52 sec · Chatham Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Evergreen Street

    1438 ft · 42 sec · East Evergreen Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Prospect Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Wickerton Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Wickerton Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Chesterville Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Chesterville Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Peacedale Road

    660 ft · 29 sec · Peacedale Road

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Walker Road

    2082 ft · 2 min · Walker Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walker Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
7.33 mi · 18%
Street Road
5.73 mi · 14%
West Street Road
5.51 mi · 13%
West Chester Pike
5.43 mi · 13%
Chesterville Road
3.1 mi · 8%
Wickerton Road
2.76 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass

7.33 mi · 00h 10m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
34.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pocopson
00h 37m from Haverford
Leave By
4:00 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving Haverford and Rain Showers Likely near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Pocopson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Haverford and 20.6 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.38 one way or $12.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around Haverford and Rain Showers Likely near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Pocopson

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 Pocopson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

CHESTER CITY HALL

Chester , PA
CHESTER CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDNG, 1 E 4th St, Chester, PA 19013
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Coatesville Police Department

Coatesville , PA
1 City Hall Pl, Coatesville, PA 19320
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pocopson.

RAIL

Downingtown

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

Exton

13 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

19 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Wilmington station

19 mi away
100 South French Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 34.82 mi (56.03 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Franklin

Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population774
Coordinates39.7428900, -75.8485500
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Franklin (-75.84855, 39.74289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.5 L · about $6.38
Round trip
$12.77
2.9 gal · 11 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $6.38 $12.77
Mid-grade $4.82 $6.99 $13.99
Premium $5.27 $7.65 $15.29
Diesel $6.58 $9.54 $19.09

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverford and Franklin. The current time is 22:49:19.

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.