How far is Haverford, PA from Palmer Heights, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Palmer Heights, PA is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.6 miles (75 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
61.76 mi
01h 27m
Flight
46.61 mi
75.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.61 mi
Kilometers
75.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.76 mi
Kilometers
99.4 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palmer Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-23T04:12
Arrive Palmer Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haverford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Trumbauersville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Haverford
30.9 mi
00h 43m
To Palmer Heights
30.9 mi
00h 43m

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
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haverford and Palmer Heights.

  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

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

    2465 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown

    69 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Portzer Road

    2300 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road

    2098 ft · 59 sec · Portzer Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road

    2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Bethlehem

    2734 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge

    1968 ft · 26 sec · Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge

  24. 24

    Continue on PA-33

    1.4 mi · 2 min · PA-33

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward William Penn Highway

    1412 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · William Penn Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Greenwood Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Greenwood Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 39%
I 78 East
10.7 mi · 17%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 6%
John Fries Highway
2.67 mi · 4%
Old Gulph Road
2.34 mi · 4%
William Penn Highway
2.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

24.3 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
46.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbauersville
00h 43m from Haverford
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Haverford and Mostly Sunny near Palmer Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Haverford to Palmer Heights?

The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km) and usually takes 01h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Trumbauersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Haverford and 30.9 miles from Palmer Heights.

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

The direct path is about 46.6 miles (75 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Trumbauersville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

42 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

45 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

48 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

50 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Palmer Heights. Straight-line distance: 46.61 mi (75.01 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
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#2 Palmer Heights

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population3,762
Coordinates40.6873200, -75.2624000
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Palmer Heights (-75.2624, 40.68732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.25 L · about $8.91
Round trip
$17.81
4.36 gal · 16.5 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.91 $17.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.03 $20.05
Premium $4.95 $10.80 $21.60
Diesel $5.98 $13.04 $26.07

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 Palmer Heights. The current time is 04:12:23.

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.