How far is Haverford, PA from Gettysburg, PA?
The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Gettysburg, PA is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haverford and Gettysburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverford and Gettysburg.
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Start on the route
3 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Winsor Lane
105 m · 14 sec · Winsor Lane
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Turn right onto Woodside Road
525 ft · 21 sec · Woodside Road
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Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Montgomery Avenue
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Turn slight right onto New Gulph Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · New Gulph Road
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Continue on Old Gulph Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Old Gulph Road
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Continue on South Gulph Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Gulph Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
1226 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
632 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
1447 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard
1331 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
533 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
1919 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
90.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Gettysburg Pike
1619 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg
651 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
27.4 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30
1249 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
116 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto York Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · York Road
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Continue on York Street
1.1 km · 2 min · York Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Lincoln Square
15 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Haverford and Gettysburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
90.1 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Haverford and Sunny near Gettysburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Haverford to Gettysburg?
The road trip is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Brickerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Haverford and 64.9 miles from Gettysburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Haverford and Sunny near Gettysburg.
Stop Ideas Near Brickerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brickerville.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Gettysburg. Straight-line distance: 103.4 mi (166.4 km).
#1 Haverford
A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,547 |
| Coordinates | 40.0131700, -75.2943500 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gettysburg
Borough and the county seat of Adams County in the U.
| Population | 7,708 |
| Coordinates | 39.8309300, -77.2311000 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gettysburg (-77.2311, 39.83093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $18.67 | $37.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.02 | $42.03 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.64 | $45.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.33 | $54.66 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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