How far is Haverford, PA from Hastings, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Hastings, PA is about 249 miles (400.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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
248.98 mi
04h 54m
Flight
185.54 mi
298.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.54 mi
Kilometers
298.6 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.98 mi
Kilometers
400.69 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hastings
Thu, Apr 16, 12:47 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Thu, Apr 16, 5:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-15T19:52
Arrive Hastings
Thu, Apr 16, 12:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Haverford
124.3 mi
02h 27m
To Hastings
124.6 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
81°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    181.2 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 32 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Plank Road

    2284 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Plank Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Plank Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Logan Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Logan Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Beale Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Beale Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Union Avenue

    1677 ft · 30 sec · Union Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on 18th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Liberty Street

    2521 ft · 43 sec · Liberty Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Magee Avenue

    2134 ft · 40 sec · Magee Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    1138 ft · 23 sec · 4th Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn slight left onto Railroad Avenue

    2280 ft · 46 sec · Railroad Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Bridge Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Beaver Street

    1870 ft · 57 sec · Beaver Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    22 m · 3 sec · 4th Avenue

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 73%
I 99 North
30.2 mi · 12%
Colonel Drake Highway
15.5 mi · 6%
Main Street
2.86 mi · 1%
Old Gulph Road
2.51 mi · 1%
Schuylkill Expressway
2.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.5 mi
185.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 27m from Haverford
Leave By
7:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Haverford and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hastings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249 miles (400.7 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.3 miles from Haverford and 124.6 miles from Hastings.

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

The direct path is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.5 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 7:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.92 one way or $71.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Haverford and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hastings.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 185.54 mi (298.6 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hastings

Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,145
Coordinates40.6650700, -78.7122500
Altitude538
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Hastings (-78.71225, 40.66507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.79 gal
33.26 L · about $35.92
Round trip
$71.83
17.58 gal · 66.52 L
Estimated CO2
78.1 kg one way
Round trip: 156.2 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $35.92 $71.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.43 $80.85
Premium $4.95 $43.55 $87.09
Diesel $5.98 $52.56 $105.13

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverford and Hastings. The current time is 19:52:39.

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.