How far is Haverford, PA from Salford, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Salford, PA is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
28.4 mi
00h 50m
Flight
21.29 mi
34.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.29 mi
Kilometers
34.26 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.4 mi
Kilometers
45.71 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salford
Sun, Apr 19, 10:34 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 11:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-19T09:43
Arrive Salford
Sun, Apr 19, 10:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haverford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
East Norriton
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Haverford
14.2 mi
00h 25m
To Salford
14.2 mi
00h 25m

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
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 63 East: Kulpsville

    1730 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Sumneytown Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Sumneytown Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Sumneytown Pike

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Thompson Road

    1395 ft · 36 sec · Thompson Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Old Sumneytown Pike

    151 m · 23 sec · Old Sumneytown Pike

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Potato Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Potato Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Skippack Road

    891 ft · 43 sec · Old Skippack Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Quarry Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Quarry Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Quarry Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
10.2 mi · 36%
Main Street
3.92 mi · 14%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 12%
Sumneytown Pike
2.6 mi · 9%
Old Gulph Road
2.34 mi · 8%
West Matsonford Road
1.24 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

10.2 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Norriton
00h 25m from Haverford
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Haverford and Rain Showers near Salford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Norriton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Haverford and 14.2 miles from Salford.

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

The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Norriton

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 East Norriton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.

Philadelphia , PA
5462 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Rating 2.8/5 6 reviews Government office
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Norriton.

RAIL

Paoli

17 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

17 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

23 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

26 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Salford. Straight-line distance: 21.29 mi (34.26 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

Unincorporated community in Upper Salford Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population2,967
Coordinates40.2959300, -75.4543400
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Salford (-75.45434, 40.29593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.79 L · about $4.09
Round trip
$8.17
2 gal · 7.58 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.09 $8.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.60 $9.20
Premium $4.95 $4.95 $9.91
Diesel $5.98 $5.98 $11.96

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 Salford. The current time is 09:43:56.

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.