How far is Haverford, PA from Paoli, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Paoli, PA is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
12.12 mi
00h 25m
Flight
9.83 mi
15.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.83 mi
Kilometers
15.82 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.12 mi
Kilometers
19.5 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paoli
Tue, May 5, 10:08 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Tue, May 5, 10:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-05-05T09:43
Arrive Paoli
Tue, May 5, 10:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 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
Marple
PA

Public school in Newtown Square, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Haverford
6 mi
00h 12m
To Paoli
6.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1853 ft · 53 sec · Montgomery Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Haverford Station Road

    1103 ft · 33 sec · Haverford Station Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    1711 ft · 42 sec · Railroad Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on College Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · College Avenue

  8. 8

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Darby Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Sproul Road

    2100 ft · 46 sec · Sproul Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Bryn Mawr Avenue

    1307 ft · 32 sec · South Bryn Mawr Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Darby Paoli Road

    1500 ft · 43 sec · Darby Paoli Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Goshen Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Goshen Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Newtown Street Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Newtown Street Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Darby Paoli Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Darby Paoli Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Leopard Road

    2967 ft · 1 min · Leopard Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leopard Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
132.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Darby Paoli Road
3.95 mi · 33%
Goshen Road
2.06 mi · 17%
College Avenue
1.56 mi · 13%
Darby Road
1.46 mi · 12%
Newtown Street Road
0.83 mi · 7%
Leopard Road
0.56 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Darby Paoli Road

Continue on Darby Paoli Road

3.66 mi · 00h 06m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marple
00h 12m from Haverford
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Haverford and Mostly Sunny near Paoli.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Marple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Haverford and 6.1 miles from Paoli.

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

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marple

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 Marple and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 12.4 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 Marple.

RAIL

Ardmore

8 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

11 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

17 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

19 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Paoli. Straight-line distance: 9.83 mi (15.82 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Paoli

Census designated place

Population5,575
Coordinates40.0420500, -75.4763100
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Paoli (-75.47631, 40.04205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.62 L · about $1.76
Round trip
$3.51
0.86 gal · 3.24 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.76 $3.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.98 $3.96
Premium $4.95 $2.13 $4.26
Diesel $5.98 $2.57 $5.14

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverford and Paoli. The current time is 09:43:32.

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.