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

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to North Wales, PA is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
18.42 mi
00h 36m
Flight
13.69 mi
22.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.69 mi
Kilometers
22.03 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.42 mi
Kilometers
29.65 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Wales
Sun, Apr 19, 11:49 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 12:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-19T11:13
Arrive North Wales
Sun, Apr 19, 11:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Haverford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plymouth Meeting
PA

Census designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Haverford
9.2 mi
00h 18m
To North Wales
9.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Germantown Pike East, Plymouth Meeting

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Chemical Road

    1655 ft · 45 sec · Chemical Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Germantown Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Germantown Pike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Walton Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Walton Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Stenton Avenue

    2359 ft · 51 sec · Stenton Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Penllyn Blue Bell Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Penllyn Blue Bell Pike

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Plymouth Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Plymouth Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Morris Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Morris Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto North Wales Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Wales Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · West Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid-County Expressway
2.88 mi · 16%
Morris Road
2.6 mi · 14%
Old Gulph Road
2.34 mi · 13%
Walton Road
1.47 mi · 8%
West Matsonford Road
1.24 mi · 7%
West Germantown Pike
1.23 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Mid-County Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

2.88 mi · 00h 04m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth Meeting
00h 18m from Haverford
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Haverford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Wales.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Plymouth Meeting is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Haverford and 9.2 miles from North Wales.

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

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.66 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Haverford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Wales.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth Meeting

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 Plymouth Meeting and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 12.5 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 12.3 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 12.3 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 12.4 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 Plymouth Meeting.

RAIL

Ardmore

11 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

16 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

18 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Paoli

19 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and North Wales. Straight-line distance: 13.69 mi (22.03 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 North Wales

Borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,257
Coordinates40.2109400, -75.2782300
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: North Wales (-75.27823, 40.21094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.46 L · about $2.66
Round trip
$5.31
1.3 gal · 4.92 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.66 $5.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.99 $5.98
Premium $4.95 $3.22 $6.44
Diesel $5.98 $3.89 $7.77

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverford and North Wales. The current time is 11:13:11.

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.