How far is Haverford, PA from South Coatesville, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to South Coatesville, PA is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.34 mi
00h 55m
Flight
27.95 mi
44.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.95 mi
Kilometers
44.98 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.34 mi
Kilometers
56.87 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Coatesville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:59 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 12:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-19T11:04
Arrive South Coatesville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Frazer
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Haverford
17.6 mi
00h 27m
To South Coatesville
17.7 mi
00h 27m

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
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haverford and South Coatesville.

  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 right to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    913 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South: West Chester

    1239 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Frazer, Downingtown

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Exton Bypass

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Exton Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Coatesville

    655 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 1st Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North 1st Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 South
11.2 mi · 32%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
8.06 mi · 23%
Exton Bypass
4.63 mi · 13%
Old Gulph Road
2.51 mi · 7%
North 1st Avenue
2.36 mi · 7%
Schuylkill Expressway
1.71 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 202 South

Merge slight left

10.5 mi · 00h 14m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frazer
00h 27m from Haverford
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Haverford and Rain Showers near South Coatesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Haverford to South Coatesville?

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Frazer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Haverford and 17.7 miles from South Coatesville.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Frazer

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

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

RAIL

Exton

6 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Paoli

6 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

13 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and South Coatesville. Straight-line distance: 27.95 mi (44.98 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
South Coatesville

#2 South Coatesville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,499
Coordinates39.9742700, -75.8199500
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: South Coatesville (-75.81995, 39.97427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.72 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.22
2.5 gal · 9.44 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.11 $10.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.95 $6.19 $12.39
Diesel $5.98 $7.48 $14.95

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 South Coatesville. The current time is 11:04:07.

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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.