How far is Haverford, PA from Shrewsbury, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Shrewsbury, PA is about 105.6 miles (170 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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
105.65 mi
02h 18m
Flight
75.36 mi
121.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.36 mi
Kilometers
121.28 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.65 mi
Kilometers
170.02 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shrewsbury
Sun, Apr 19, 4:59 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 7:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-19T02:41
Arrive Shrewsbury
Sun, Apr 19, 4:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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

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
Reamstown
PA

Census designated place

From Haverford
52.8 mi
01h 09m
To Shrewsbury
52.9 mi
01h 09m

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
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Old Gulph Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Gulph Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Gulph Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

    1226 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.6 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster

    2990 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    681 ft · 26 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York

    21.6 mi · 30 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Hills Road

    3189 ft · 58 sec · North Hills Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    102 m · 11 sec · East Market Street

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight right

    843 ft · 21 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 19 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 851: Shrewsbury

    795 ft · 19 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 851: Shrewsbury

    72 m · 8 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto East Forrest Avenue

    3239 ft · 1 min · East Forrest Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Forrest Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.6 mi · 37%
US 30 West
23.4 mi · 22%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
15.9 mi · 15%
East Market Street
15.3 mi · 14%
Old Gulph Road
2.51 mi · 2%
Schuylkill Expressway
2.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

39.6 mi · 00h 42m

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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
75.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reamstown
01h 09m from Haverford
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Haverford and Rain Showers near Shrewsbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.6 miles (170 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Reamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Haverford and 52.9 miles from Shrewsbury.

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

The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.24 one way or $30.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Reamstown

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

24 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

33 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

34 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Coatesville

36 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Shrewsbury. Straight-line distance: 75.36 mi (121.28 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Shrewsbury

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,847
Coordinates39.7687100, -76.6796900
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Shrewsbury (-76.67969, 39.76871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.11 L · about $15.24
Round trip
$30.48
7.46 gal · 28.22 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.24 $30.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.15 $34.31
Premium $4.95 $18.48 $36.96
Diesel $5.98 $22.31 $44.61

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 Shrewsbury. The current time is 02:41:33.

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.