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

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to South Pottstown, PA is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
29.93 mi
00h 47m
Flight
24.49 mi
39.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.49 mi
Kilometers
39.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.93 mi
Kilometers
48.17 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Pottstown
Sun, Apr 19, 11:51 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 12:39 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 Pottstown
Sun, Apr 19, 11:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Perkiomen
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Haverford
15 mi
00h 23m
To South Pottstown
15 mi
00h 23m

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
53°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 South Pottstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on US 422: Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Pottstown

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Pottstown Expressway

    14.3 mi · 19 min · Pottstown Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Pottstown Bypass

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Pottstown Bypass

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Hanover Street

    1052 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Hanover Street

    134 m · 17 sec · South Hanover Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    50 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pottstown Expressway
14.3 mi · 48%
Pottstown Bypass
3.94 mi · 13%
Old Gulph Road
2.51 mi · 8%
County Line Expressway
2.1 mi · 7%
Schuylkill Expressway
1.71 mi · 6%
South Gulph Road
1.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pottstown Expressway

Continue on Pottstown Expressway

14.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perkiomen
00h 23m from Haverford
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Haverford and Rain Showers near South Pottstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Perkiomen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Haverford and 15 miles from South Pottstown.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Perkiomen

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

10 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

19 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Ardmore

20 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

25 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and South Pottstown. Straight-line distance: 24.49 mi (39.41 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

Census designated place

Population2,081
Coordinates40.2395400, -75.6510200
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: South Pottstown (-75.65102, 40.23954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4 L · about $4.33
Round trip
$8.66
2.12 gal · 8 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.33 $8.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.87 $9.75
Premium $4.95 $5.25 $10.50
Diesel $5.98 $6.34 $12.68

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 Pottstown. The current time is 11:04:13.

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.