How far is Haverford, PA from North Buffalo, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to North Buffalo, PA is about 297.4 miles (478.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
297.41 mi
05h 55m
Flight
231.57 mi
372.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.57 mi
Kilometers
372.68 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.41 mi
Kilometers
478.63 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Buffalo
Fri, Apr 17, 9:26 PM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 3:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-17T15:30
Arrive North Buffalo
Fri, Apr 17, 9:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 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
5:08 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
148.5 mi
02h 57m
To North Buffalo
148.9 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
74°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haverford and North Buffalo.

  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

    181.2 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 30 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    15.9 mi · 18 min · William Penn Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Ebensburg, Loretto

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Ebensburg, Loretto

    137 m · 13 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Rowena Drive

    3002 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on East High Street

    1 km · 2 min · East High Street

  29. 29

    Take the exit straight

    56 m · 8 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Ben Franklin Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Ben Franklin Highway

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Benjamin Franklin Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Ben Franklin Highway

    42.9 mi · 56 min · Ben Franklin Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Indiana Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Indiana Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Pleasantview Drive

    771 ft · 34 sec · Pleasantview Drive

  37. 37

    Continue on Hill Street

    1788 ft · 1 min · Hill Street

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto 5th Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on Prospect Avenue

    2383 ft · 49 sec · Prospect Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1734 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Cadogan Slate Lick Road

    1976 ft · 45 sec · Cadogan Slate Lick Road

  42. 42

    Turn sharp right onto Boarts Road

    23 m · 3 sec · Boarts Road

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boarts Road

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 61%
Ben Franklin Highway
44.6 mi · 15%
I 99 North
28.1 mi · 9%
William Penn Highway
15.9 mi · 5%
Benjamin Franklin Highway
6.03 mi · 2%
Main Street
3.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.8 mi
231.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 57m from Haverford
Leave By
5:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Haverford and Chance Rain Showers near North Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Haverford to North Buffalo?

The road trip is about 297.4 miles (478.6 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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 148.5 miles from Haverford and 148.9 miles from North Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.8 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 5:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.90 one way or $85.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Haverford and Chance Rain Showers near North Buffalo.

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 North Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 231.57 mi (372.68 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
North Buffalo

#2 North Buffalo

Township of Pennsylvania

Population2,874
Coordinates40.7628400, -79.5836600
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: North Buffalo (-79.58366, 40.76284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 479 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.5 gal
39.73 L · about $42.90
Round trip
$85.81
21 gal · 79.46 L
Estimated CO2
93.3 kg one way
Round trip: 186.6 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.90 $85.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.29 $96.58
Premium $4.95 $52.02 $104.03
Diesel $5.98 $62.79 $125.58

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverford and North Buffalo. The current time is 15:30:44.

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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.