How far is Haverford, PA from South Canaan, PA?
The driving distance from Haverford, PA to South Canaan, PA is about 134 miles (215.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haverford and South Canaan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverford and South Canaan.
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Start on the route
3 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Winsor Lane
105 m · 14 sec · Winsor Lane
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Turn right onto Woodside Road
525 ft · 21 sec · Woodside Road
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Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Montgomery Avenue
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Turn slight right onto New Gulph Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · New Gulph Road
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Continue on Old Gulph Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Old Gulph Road
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Turn right onto West Matsonford Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Matsonford Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 76 West, I 476 North: Valley Forge, Plymouth Meeting
33 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
2210 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton
844 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street
159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east
2101 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Carbondale
2357 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Archibald, Cortez
1656 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Salem Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Salem Road
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Continue on Archbald Mountain Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Archbald Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Archbald Mountain Road
1857 ft · 38 sec · Archbald Mountain Road
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Continue on Archbald Mountain Road
2908 ft · 1 min · Archbald Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Cortez Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Cortez Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cortez Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cortez Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · St Tikhons Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Haverford and South Canaan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.9 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Haverford and Rain Showers Likely near South Canaan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Haverford to South Canaan?
The road trip is about 134 miles (215.7 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Parryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Haverford and 67 miles from South Canaan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.33 one way or $38.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Haverford and Rain Showers Likely near South Canaan.
Stop Ideas Near Parryville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parryville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and South Canaan. Straight-line distance: 103.28 mi (166.22 km).
#1 Haverford
A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,547 |
| Coordinates | 40.0131700, -75.2943500 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Canaan
Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,772 |
| Coordinates | 41.5053600, -75.4121300 |
| Altitude | 434 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Canaan (-75.41213, 41.50536)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $19.33 | $38.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.75 | $43.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.43 | $46.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.29 | $56.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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