How far is Haverford, PA from Ridgway, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Ridgway, PA is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.4 miles (329 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m 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
279.95 mi
05h 30m
Flight
204.42 mi
328.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.42 mi
Kilometers
328.99 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.95 mi
Kilometers
450.53 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgway
Mon, May 25, 7:21 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Mon, May 25, 12:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-05-25T01:50
Arrive Ridgway
Mon, May 25, 7:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:31 AM to 1:31 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
5:58 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
Danville
PA

Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Haverford
139.9 mi
02h 45m
To Ridgway
140.1 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    165.5 mi · 3 hr · Keystone Shortway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

    2880 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto State Park Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Hoovertown Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Penfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    11.7 mi · 17 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    630 ft · 30 sec · South Broad Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Long Alley

    32 m · 5 sec · Long Alley

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Long Alley

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
166 mi · 59%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 27%
State Park Road
7.49 mi · 3%
Hoovertown Road
5.02 mi · 2%
Penfield Road
3.67 mi · 1%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

166 mi · 03h 00m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.5 mi
204.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 45m from Haverford
Leave By
5:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Haverford and Mostly Cloudy near Ridgway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.9 miles from Haverford and 140.1 miles from Ridgway.

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

The direct path is about 204.4 miles (329 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.5 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 5:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.37 one way or $80.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Haverford and Mostly Cloudy near Ridgway.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

69 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Harrisburg Transportation Center

81 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

86 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Ridgway. Straight-line distance: 204.42 mi (328.99 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Ridgway

County seat of Elk County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,708
Coordinates41.4203400, -78.7286400
Altitude435
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Ridgway (-78.72864, 41.42034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 451 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.88 gal
37.39 L · about $40.37
Round trip
$80.74
19.76 gal · 74.78 L
Estimated CO2
87.8 kg one way
Round trip: 175.6 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.37 $80.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.44 $90.88
Premium $4.95 $48.95 $97.89
Diesel $5.98 $59.08 $118.16

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverford and Ridgway. The current time is 01:50:07.

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.