How far is Haverford, PA from Punxsutawney, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Punxsutawney, PA is about 284.8 miles (458.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.6 miles (327.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
284.81 mi
05h 25m
Flight
203.62 mi
327.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.62 mi
Kilometers
327.69 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.81 mi
Kilometers
458.35 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Punxsutawney
Sun, Apr 19, 5:13 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 10:38 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 Punxsutawney
Sun, Apr 19, 5:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haverford
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Washingtonville
PA

Borough in central Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Haverford
142.2 mi
02h 42m
To Punxsutawney
142.5 mi
02h 42m

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
81°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    175.5 mi · 3 hr 11 min · Keystone Shortway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 255: DuBois, Penfield

    1961 ft · 53 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bee Line Highway

    585 ft · 15 sec · Bee Line Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left

    16 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    16 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bee Line Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on East DuBois Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East DuBois Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard

    3077 ft · 50 sec · Liberty Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on North Brady Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Brady Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

    1224 ft · 17 sec · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Sykes Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Sykes Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    13.4 mi · 17 min · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Hampton Avenue

    1095 ft · 18 sec · Hampton Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Mahoning Street

    1007 ft · 15 sec · East Mahoning Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Mahoning Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
175 mi · 62%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 26%
East Main Street
13.4 mi · 5%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 1%
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
3.13 mi · 1%
Old Gulph Road
2.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

175 mi · 03h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.2 mi
203.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washingtonville
02h 42m from Haverford
Leave By
6:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog leaving Haverford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Punxsutawney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 284.8 miles (458.3 km) and usually takes 05h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Washingtonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.2 miles from Haverford and 142.5 miles from Punxsutawney.

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

The direct path is about 203.6 miles (327.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.06 one way or $82.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog around Haverford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Punxsutawney.

Stop Ideas Near Washingtonville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

70 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

82 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

90 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

92 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Punxsutawney. Straight-line distance: 203.62 mi (327.69 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Punxsutawney

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,665
Coordinates40.9436800, -78.9708700
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Punxsutawney (-78.97087, 40.94368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.05 gal
38.04 L · about $41.06
Round trip
$82.13
20.1 gal · 76.08 L
Estimated CO2
89.3 kg one way
Round trip: 178.6 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.06 $82.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.22 $92.44
Premium $4.95 $49.79 $99.58
Diesel $5.98 $60.10 $120.20

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 Punxsutawney. The current time is 23:48:08.

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.