How far is Haverford, PA from Richmond, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Richmond, PA is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
12.62 mi
00h 30m
Flight
10.36 mi
16.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.36 mi
Kilometers
16.68 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.62 mi
Kilometers
20.31 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Sun, Apr 19, 7:23 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 7:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-19T06:53
Arrive Richmond
Sun, Apr 19, 7:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 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
Tioga
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Haverford
6.3 mi
00h 15m
To Richmond
6.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 5 min · City Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Belmont Avenue

    630 ft · 19 sec · Belmont Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ford Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Ford Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Greenland Drive

    1240 ft · 42 sec · Greenland Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Woodford Drive

    1106 ft · 31 sec · Woodford Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Woodford Drive

    65 m · 8 sec · Woodford Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Cumberland Drive

    151 m · 19 sec · Cumberland Drive

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Avenue

    1202 ft · 41 sec · Ridge Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Lehigh Avenue

    3.6 mi · 7 min · West Lehigh Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Frankford Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Frankford Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Tioga Street

    1531 ft · 1 min · East Tioga Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Tulip Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Tulip Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tulip Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
134.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Lehigh Avenue
3.61 mi · 29%
West Lancaster Avenue
2.75 mi · 22%
City Avenue
2.07 mi · 16%
Ford Road
1.46 mi · 12%
Frankford Avenue
1.22 mi · 10%
East Tioga Street
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Lehigh Avenue

Turn right onto West Lehigh Avenue

3.61 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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tioga
00h 15m from Haverford
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Haverford and Rain Showers near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Tioga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Haverford and 6.3 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tioga

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 Tioga and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 3.7 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 3.6 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 3.5 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 3.6 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 Tioga.

RAIL

North Philadelphia station

2 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

6 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Ardmore

10 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

10 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 10.36 mi (16.68 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
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#2 Richmond

District in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,269
Coordinates39.9934500, -75.1001700
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Richmond (-75.10017, 39.99345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
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
0.45 gal
1.69 L · about $1.84
Round trip
$3.68
0.9 gal · 3.38 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.84 $3.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.07 $4.14
Premium $4.95 $2.23 $4.46
Diesel $5.98 $2.69 $5.38

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 Richmond. The current time is 06:53:13.

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.