How far is Haverford, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 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
12.92 mi
00h 25m
Flight
8.09 mi
13.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.09 mi
Kilometers
13.02 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.92 mi
Kilometers
20.79 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Wed, Apr 22, 8:03 PM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Wed, Apr 22, 8:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Philadelphia
Wed, Apr 22, 8:03 PM 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

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
Narberth
PA

Town and community in Pembrokeshire, Wales

From Haverford
4.8 mi
00h 12m
To Philadelphia
8.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1152 ft · 49 sec · Woodside Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lancaster Avenue

    2.7 mi · 7 min · West Lancaster Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto City Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · City Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cardinal Avenue

    881 ft · 42 sec · Cardinal Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Wynnefield Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Wynnefield Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Belmont Avenue

    715 ft · 25 sec · Belmont Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Montgomery Drive

    2073 ft · 35 sec · Montgomery Drive

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 East

    852 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia

    96 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
139.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Lancaster Avenue
2.75 mi · 21%
Schuylkill Expressway
2.26 mi · 18%
Wynnefield Avenue
1.36 mi · 11%
Vine Street Expressway
0.79 mi · 6%
City Avenue
0.77 mi · 6%
Montgomery Drive
0.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Lancaster Avenue

At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lancaster Avenue

2.75 mi · 00h 07m

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
+4.8 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Narberth
00h 12m from Haverford
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Haverford and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.8 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?

Narberth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Haverford and 8.1 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 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 $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Narberth

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 Narberth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 4.2 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 4.1 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 4 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 4.1 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 Narberth.

RAIL

Ardmore

2 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

9 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

9 mi away
2955 Market St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

17 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 8.09 mi (13.02 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Philadelphia

The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Population1,578,487
Coordinates39.9523300, -75.1637900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.73 L · about $1.88
Round trip
$3.76
0.92 gal · 3.46 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.88 $3.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.12 $4.23
Premium $4.95 $2.28 $4.56
Diesel $5.98 $2.75 $5.50

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverford and Philadelphia. The current time is 19:38:20.

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.