How far is Haverford, PA from Plainfield, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Plainfield, PA is about 118 miles (189.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
118.02 mi
02h 24m
Flight
106.27 mi
171.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.27 mi
Kilometers
171.02 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.02 mi
Kilometers
189.93 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plainfield
Sat, May 2, 12:28 PM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Sat, May 2, 2:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-05-02T10:04
Arrive Plainfield
Sat, May 2, 12:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 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
Clay
PA

Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Haverford
58.9 mi
01h 12m
To Plainfield
59.1 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    99.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Chambersburg

    2805 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South: Carlisle

    157 m · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on North Hanover Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West North Street

    1331 ft · 42 sec · West North Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North West Street

    1129 ft · 35 sec · North West Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West High Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West High Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Orange Street

    57 m · 7 sec · North Orange Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Newville Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Newville Road

  26. 26

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
99.8 mi · 85%
Newville Road
3.47 mi · 3%
Old Gulph Road
2.51 mi · 2%
Schuylkill Expressway
2.15 mi · 2%
Harrisburg Pike
1.92 mi · 2%
South Gulph Road
1.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

99.8 mi · 01h 47m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
106.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clay
01h 12m from Haverford
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Haverford and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Plainfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118 miles (189.9 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Clay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Haverford and 59.1 miles from Plainfield.

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

The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.00 one way or $34.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Haverford and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Plainfield.

Stop Ideas Near Clay

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

19 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

24 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

32 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

40 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 106.27 mi (171.02 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Plainfield

Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,248
Coordinates40.2031400, -77.2899800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Plainfield (-77.28998, 40.20314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.76 L · about $17.00
Round trip
$34.00
8.32 gal · 31.52 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.00 $34.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.13 $38.26
Premium $4.95 $20.61 $41.22
Diesel $5.98 $24.88 $49.75

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverford and Plainfield. The current time is 10:04:29.

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.