How far is Haverford, PA from Hickory, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Hickory, PA is about 308.9 miles (497.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.5 miles (427.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
308.86 mi
06h 09m
Flight
265.49 mi
427.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.49 mi
Kilometers
427.27 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.86 mi
Kilometers
497.06 km
Drive Time
06h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hickory
Thu, Apr 16, 4:48 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Thu, Apr 16, 10:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-15T22:38
Arrive Hickory
Thu, Apr 16, 4:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:10 PM to 1:40 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haverford
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Haverford
154.2 mi
03h 04m
To Hickory
154.7 mi
03h 04m

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
82°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    251.9 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

    30 mi · 42 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Dunningsville

    841 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Brownlee Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Brownlee Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    6 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    145 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Hill Church Houston Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hill Church Houston Road

  26. 26

    Continue on South Main Street

    1534 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Pike Street

    78 m · 7 sec · West Pike Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Western Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Westland Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Westland Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2506 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 82%
I 70 West
30.4 mi · 10%
Brownlee Road
7.74 mi · 3%
Western Avenue
4.17 mi · 1%
Westland Road
2.92 mi · 1%
Old Gulph Road
2.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

252 mi · 04h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
265.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
03h 04m from Haverford
Leave By
11:40 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Haverford and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hickory.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 308.9 miles (497.1 km) and usually takes 06h 09m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.2 miles from Haverford and 154.7 miles from Hickory.

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

The direct path is about 265.5 miles (427.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.54 one way or $89.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Hickory. Straight-line distance: 265.49 mi (427.27 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

Census-designated place in Mount Pleasant Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,373
Coordinates40.2989600, -80.3086700
Altitude399
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Hickory (-80.30867, 40.29896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 497 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.9 gal
41.26 L · about $44.54
Round trip
$89.07
21.8 gal · 82.52 L
Estimated CO2
96.9 kg one way
Round trip: 193.7 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.54 $89.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.13 $100.26
Premium $4.95 $54.00 $108.00
Diesel $5.98 $65.18 $130.36

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverford and Hickory. The current time is 22:38:34.

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.