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

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to South Waverly, PA is about 189.7 miles (305.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
189.7 mi
04h 10m
Flight
151.65 mi
244.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.65 mi
Kilometers
244.05 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.7 mi
Kilometers
305.29 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Waverly
Sun, Apr 19, 3:41 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 7:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-18T23:31
Arrive South Waverly
Sun, Apr 19, 3:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haverford
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bear Creek Village
PA

Borough in southeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Haverford
94.9 mi
02h 05m
To South Waverly
94.8 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bear Creek Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Bear Creek Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Highway

    64 m · 5 sec · Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left

    17.9 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Route 487

    13.8 mi · 23 min · Route 487

  20. 20

    Turn right

    7.3 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Mill Street

    1558 ft · 35 sec · Mill Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North German Street

    3038 ft · 39 sec · North German Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Route 220

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Route 220

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    22.2 mi · 27 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Yanuzzi Drive

    2146 ft · 48 sec · Yanuzzi Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Fulton Street

    746 ft · 32 sec · Fulton Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    938 ft · 47 sec · Pleasant Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    43 m · 4 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.6 mi · 45%
Main Street
22.2 mi · 12%
Route 220
14.9 mi · 8%
Bear Creek Boulevard
14.7 mi · 8%
Route 487
13.8 mi · 7%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

85.6 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
151.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bear Creek Village
02h 05m from Haverford
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog leaving Haverford and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near South Waverly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189.7 miles (305.3 km) and usually takes 04h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bear Creek Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.9 miles from Haverford and 94.8 miles from South Waverly.

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

The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.34 one way or $54.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog around Haverford and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near South Waverly.

Stop Ideas Near Bear Creek Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bear Creek Village, 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 Bear Creek Village.

BUS

White Haven, PA

13 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

13 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

27 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and South Waverly. Straight-line distance: 151.65 mi (244.05 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 Waverly

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,006
Coordinates41.9975700, -76.5371700
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: South Waverly (-76.53717, 41.99757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.69 gal
25.34 L · about $27.34
Round trip
$54.67
13.38 gal · 50.68 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 118.9 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $27.34 $54.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.77 $61.53
Premium $4.95 $33.14 $66.28
Diesel $5.98 $40.01 $80.01

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 Waverly. The current time is 23:31:40.

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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.