How far is Haverford, PA from Lock Haven, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Lock Haven, PA is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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
192.67 mi
03h 43m
Flight
137.07 mi
220.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.07 mi
Kilometers
220.6 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.67 mi
Kilometers
310.07 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lock Haven
Tue, May 12, 11:40 PM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Wed, May 13, 3:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-05-12T19:57
Arrive Lock Haven
Tue, May 12, 11:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:34 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
Reilly
PA

Township in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Haverford
96.3 mi
01h 51m
To Lock Haven
96.4 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haverford and Lock Haven.

  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

    98.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220 North: Lock Haven, Williamsport

    1932 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway

    7 mi · 9 min · Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 120: Lock Haven, Castanea

    1357 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Paul Mack Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Paul Mack Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on North Jay Street

    739 ft · 28 sec · North Jay Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1279 ft · 31 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    31 m · 4 sec · Mill Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.4 mi · 51%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 39%
Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
6.98 mi · 4%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 2%
Old Gulph Road
2.34 mi · 1%
West Matsonford Road
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

98.4 mi · 01h 48m

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
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.6 mi
137.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reilly
01h 51m from Haverford
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Haverford and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Lock Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Haverford to Lock Haven?

The road trip is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Reilly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Haverford and 96.4 miles from Lock Haven.

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

The direct path is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.78 one way or $55.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Haverford and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Lock Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Reilly

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

17 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

40 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Lock Haven. Straight-line distance: 137.07 mi (220.6 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Lock Haven

#2 Lock Haven

City in Pennsylvania

Population8,694
Coordinates41.1370100, -77.4469300
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Lock Haven (-77.44693, 41.13701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.8 gal
25.74 L · about $27.78
Round trip
$55.57
13.6 gal · 51.48 L
Estimated CO2
60.4 kg one way
Round trip: 120.9 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $27.78 $55.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.27 $62.55
Premium $4.95 $33.69 $67.37
Diesel $5.98 $40.66 $81.33

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverford and Lock Haven. The current time is 19:57:32.

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.