How far is Haverford, PA from Red Lion, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Red Lion, PA is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
24.16 mi
00h 45m
Flight
22.53 mi
36.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.53 mi
Kilometers
36.26 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.16 mi
Kilometers
38.88 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Lion
Sat, Apr 18, 10:24 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-18T09:38
Arrive Red Lion
Sat, Apr 18, 10:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 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
Willistown
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Haverford
12.1 mi
00h 22m
To Red Lion
12.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haverford and Red Lion.

  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

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South Bryn Mawr Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    5.4 mi · 9 min · West Chester Pike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Street Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Street Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Street Road

    6.4 mi · 12 min · West Street Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Conservatory Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Conservatory Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Conservatory Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Street Road
6.39 mi · 26%
Street Road
5.73 mi · 24%
West Chester Pike
5.43 mi · 22%
South Bryn Mawr Avenue
2.14 mi · 9%
College Avenue
1.56 mi · 6%
Darby Road
1.46 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

West Street Road

Continue on West Street Road

6.39 mi · 00h 12m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willistown
00h 22m from Haverford
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Haverford and Mostly Sunny near Red Lion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Haverford to Red Lion?

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Willistown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Haverford and 12.1 miles from Red Lion.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Willistown

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

9 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

13 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Ardmore

18 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

19 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Red Lion. Straight-line distance: 22.53 mi (36.26 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Red Lion

#2 Red Lion

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population6,309
Coordinates39.8781700, -75.6816000
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Red Lion (-75.6816, 39.87817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.23 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.95
1.7 gal · 6.46 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.47 $6.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.91 $7.82
Premium $4.95 $4.21 $8.42
Diesel $5.98 $5.08 $10.17

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverford and Red Lion. The current time is 09:38:42.

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.