How far is Haverford, PA from Mars, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Mars, PA is about 307.6 miles (495 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 43m 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
307.58 mi
05h 51m
Flight
252.79 mi
406.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.79 mi
Kilometers
406.82 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.58 mi
Kilometers
495 km
Drive Time
05h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mars
Thu, Apr 23, 9:01 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-23T03:09
Arrive Mars
Thu, Apr 23, 9:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 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
5:16 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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Haverford
153.5 mi
02h 55m
To Mars
154 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    288.1 mi · 5 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 8: Butler Valley, Pittsburgh, Butler

    1282 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 8 North: Butler

    152 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto William Flinn Highway

    2.5 mi · 5 min · William Flinn Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Heckert Road

    1583 ft · 1 min · Heckert Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bakerstown Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Bakerstown Road

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto Babcock Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Babcock Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Mars Valencia Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Mars Valencia Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Irvine Street

    1021 ft · 21 sec · Irvine Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Crowe Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · Crowe Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crowe Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
288 mi · 94%
Bakerstown Road
4.08 mi · 1%
William Flinn Highway
2.55 mi · 1%
Old Gulph Road
2.51 mi · 1%
Schuylkill Expressway
2.15 mi · 1%
Mars Valencia Road
1.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

288 mi · 05h 13m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.8 mi
252.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 55m from Haverford
Leave By
5:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Haverford and Sunny near Mars.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 307.6 miles (495 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.5 miles from Haverford and 154 miles from Mars.

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

The direct path is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.8 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 5:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.33 one way or $88.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Haverford and Sunny near Mars.

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 Mars. Straight-line distance: 252.79 mi (406.82 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Mars

Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population1,608
Coordinates40.6959000, -80.0117300
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Mars (-80.01173, 40.6959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.85 gal
41.09 L · about $44.33
Round trip
$88.67
21.7 gal · 82.18 L
Estimated CO2
96.4 kg one way
Round trip: 192.8 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.33 $88.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.90 $99.80
Premium $4.95 $53.75 $107.50
Diesel $5.98 $64.88 $129.77

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverford and Mars. The current time is 03:09:43.

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.