How far is Haverford, PA from Marcus Hook, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Marcus Hook, PA is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.52 mi
00h 34m
Flight
14.93 mi
24.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.93 mi
Kilometers
24.02 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.52 mi
Kilometers
31.42 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marcus Hook
Sun, Apr 19, 12:05 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 12:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-18T23:31
Arrive Marcus Hook
Sun, Apr 19, 12:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Haverford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Swarthmore
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Haverford
9.8 mi
00h 17m
To Marcus Hook
9.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haverford and Marcus Hook.

  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

    1152 ft · 49 sec · Woodside Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lancaster Avenue

    1014 ft · 41 sec · West Lancaster Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ardmore Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Ardmore Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Ellis Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Ellis Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lawrence Road

    1666 ft · 45 sec · Lawrence Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    1923 ft · 45 sec · West Chester Pike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    1519 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    8.3 mi · 11 min · Mid-County Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Chester

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Delaware Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Delaware Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 452: Market Street

    771 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 452 South: Marcus Hook

    38 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 10th Street

    135 m · 17 sec · West 10th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid-County Expressway
8.33 mi · 43%
Delaware Expressway
4.4 mi · 23%
Ardmore Avenue
2.17 mi · 11%
Market Street
1.15 mi · 6%
Ellis Road
1.07 mi · 6%
I 95 South
0.71 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Mid-County Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

8.33 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swarthmore
00h 17m from Haverford
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog leaving Haverford and Mostly Sunny near Marcus Hook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Haverford to Marcus Hook?

The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Swarthmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Haverford and 9.8 miles from Marcus Hook.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog around Haverford and Mostly Sunny near Marcus Hook.

Stop Ideas Near Swarthmore

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Swarthmore and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 10.8 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Swarthmore.

RAIL

Ardmore

13 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

15 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Paoli

19 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

20 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Marcus Hook. Straight-line distance: 14.93 mi (24.02 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Marcus Hook

#2 Marcus Hook

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,400
Coordinates39.8192800, -75.4185300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Marcus Hook (-75.41853, 39.81928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.61 L · about $2.82
Round trip
$5.64
1.38 gal · 5.22 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.82 $5.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.17 $6.35
Premium $4.95 $3.42 $6.84
Diesel $5.98 $4.13 $8.25

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverford and Marcus Hook. The current time is 23:31:10.

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.