How far is Haverford, PA from Providence, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Providence, PA is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.5 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
12.3 mi
00h 25m
Flight
9.65 mi
15.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.65 mi
Kilometers
15.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.3 mi
Kilometers
19.8 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 Providence
Sun, Apr 19, 12:13 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 12:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-18T23:48
Arrive Providence
Sun, Apr 19, 12:13 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

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
Lawrence Park
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Haverford
6.2 mi
00h 12m
To Providence
6.2 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1014 ft · 41 sec · West Lancaster Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ardmore Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Ardmore Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Ellis Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Ellis Road

  7. 7

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

    1666 ft · 45 sec · Lawrence Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    1923 ft · 45 sec · West Chester Pike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    1519 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    5 mi · 7 min · Mid-County Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Swarthmore, Media

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Media

    87 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Baltimore Pike

    938 ft · 22 sec · East Baltimore Pike

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Turner Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Turner Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Brookhaven Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Brookhaven Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Beaumont Drive

    979 ft · 43 sec · Beaumont Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beaumont Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
138.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid-County Expressway
5.04 mi · 41%
Ardmore Avenue
2.17 mi · 18%
East Brookhaven Road
1.21 mi · 10%
Ellis Road
1.07 mi · 9%
Turner Road
0.72 mi · 6%
West Chester Pike
0.36 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Mid-County Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

5.04 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
+2.7 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence Park
00h 12m from Haverford
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog leaving Haverford and Partly Sunny near Providence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.3 miles (19.8 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?

Lawrence Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Haverford and 6.2 miles from Providence.

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

The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:40 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 Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog around Haverford and Partly Sunny near Providence.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence Park

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 Lawrence Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 9.1 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 Lawrence Park.

RAIL

Ardmore

6 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

14 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Paoli

15 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

16 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Providence. Straight-line distance: 9.65 mi (15.53 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Providence

Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population7,026
Coordinates39.8884500, -75.3763000
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Providence (-75.3763, 39.88845)

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
1.64 L · about $1.76
Round trip
$3.51
0.86 gal · 3.28 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverford and Providence. The current time is 23:48:34.

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.