How far is Haverford, PA from Lafayette, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Lafayette, PA is about 313 miles (503.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.4 miles (346.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 21m 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
312.97 mi
06h 10m
Flight
215.35 mi
346.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.35 mi
Kilometers
346.58 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.97 mi
Kilometers
503.68 km
Drive Time
06h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Wed, Apr 15, 6:34 PM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Thu, Apr 16, 12:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-15T12:23
Arrive Lafayette
Wed, Apr 15, 6:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:11 PM to 1:41 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
11:38 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
Spring Garden
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Haverford
156.3 mi
03h 05m
To Lafayette
156.6 mi
03h 05m

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
55°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Old Gulph Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Matsonford Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Matsonford Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Plymouth Meeting

    33 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    2210 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    165.5 mi · 3 hr · Keystone Shortway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

    2880 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto State Park Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bennetts Valley Highway

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Million Dollar Highway

    1235 ft · 21 sec · Million Dollar Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Bennetts Valley Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Million Dollar Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Million Dollar Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on South Saint Marys Street

    747 ft · 15 sec · South Saint Marys Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    45 m · 3 sec · Railroad Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Michael Street

    117 m · 9 sec · South Michael Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North Michael Street

    551 ft · 14 sec · North Michael Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Maurus Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Maurus Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Johnsonburg Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Johnsonburg Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Powers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Powers Avenue

  32. 32

    Keep slight right

    45 m · 5 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight right

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Mt Alton Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mt Alton Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mt Alton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
166 mi · 53%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 24%
Powers Avenue
25.7 mi · 8%
Bennetts Valley Highway
10.5 mi · 3%
Million Dollar Highway
8.3 mi · 3%
State Park Road
7.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

166 mi · 03h 00m

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 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+97.6 mi
215.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Garden
03h 05m from Haverford
Leave By
11:38 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Haverford and Patchy Fog near Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 313 miles (503.7 km) and usually takes 06h 10m 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?

Spring Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.3 miles from Haverford and 156.6 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 215.4 miles (346.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.6 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 $45.15 one way or $90.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Haverford and Patchy Fog near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Garden

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

80 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

89 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

95 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

103 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 215.35 mi (346.58 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Lafayette

Township of Pennsylvania

Population2,023
Coordinates41.7936700, -78.6797500
Altitude655
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Lafayette (-78.67975, 41.79367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 504 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.05 gal
41.81 L · about $45.15
Round trip
$90.30
22.1 gal · 83.62 L
Estimated CO2
98.2 kg one way
Round trip: 196.4 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.15 $90.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.82 $101.64
Premium $4.95 $54.74 $109.48
Diesel $5.98 $66.08 $132.16

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 Lafayette. The current time is 12:23:55.

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.