How far is Haverford, PA from Homestead, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Homestead, PA is about 286.3 miles (460.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
286.35 mi
05h 37m
Flight
245.13 mi
394.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.13 mi
Kilometers
394.5 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.35 mi
Kilometers
460.83 km
Drive Time
05h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homestead
Sun, May 31, 2:23 PM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Sun, May 31, 8:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-05-31T08:46
Arrive Homestead
Sun, May 31, 2:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 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
5:46 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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Haverford
142.9 mi
02h 48m
To Homestead
143.4 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    259.7 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport

    3215 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh

    1611 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    2635 ft · 1 min · 5th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Duquesne

    1254 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge

    2306 ft · 39 sec · McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge

  24. 24

    Continue on South Duquesne Avenue

    2202 ft · 50 sec · South Duquesne Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Duquesne Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Duquesne Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Kennywood Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Kennywood Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on River Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Road

  28. 28

    Continue on East 8th Avenue

    1.4 km · 3 min · East 8th Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Amity Street

    93 m · 15 sec · Amity Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East 9th Avenue

    154 m · 24 sec · East 9th Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Street

    75 m · 8 sec · West Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
260 mi · 91%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
3.28 mi · 1%
Old Gulph Road
2.51 mi · 1%
Schuylkill Expressway
2.15 mi · 1%
Duquesne Boulevard
1.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

260 mi · 04h 43m

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
05h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
245.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 48m from Haverford
Leave By
5:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Haverford and Sunny near Homestead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 286.3 miles (460.8 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.9 miles from Haverford and 143.4 miles from Homestead.

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

The direct path is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.27 one way or $82.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Haverford and Sunny near Homestead.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Homestead. Straight-line distance: 245.13 mi (394.5 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Homestead

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,133
Coordinates40.4059000, -79.9119900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Homestead (-79.91199, 40.4059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 461 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.1 gal
38.25 L · about $41.27
Round trip
$82.54
20.2 gal · 76.5 L
Estimated CO2
89.8 kg one way
Round trip: 179.5 kg / 396 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.27 $82.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.45 $92.90
Premium $4.95 $50.04 $100.07
Diesel $5.98 $60.40 $120.80

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverford and Homestead. The current time is 08:46:48.

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.