How far is Haverford, PA from Steelton, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Steelton, PA is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
92.63 mi
01h 55m
Flight
83.16 mi
133.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.16 mi
Kilometers
133.83 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.63 mi
Kilometers
149.08 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Steelton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:34 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 3:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-18T23:39
Arrive Steelton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Adamstown
PA

Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands

From Haverford
46.2 mi
00h 57m
To Steelton
46.4 mi
00h 57m

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
48°F
Tonight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    78.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    1340 ft · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1179 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Highspire

    1150 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1313 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Eisenhower Boulevard

    2924 ft · 1 min · Eisenhower Boulevard

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 2nd Street

    746 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Front Street

    2.9 mi · 7 min · South Front Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Front Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.8 mi · 85%
South Front Street
2.93 mi · 3%
Old Gulph Road
2.51 mi · 3%
Schuylkill Expressway
2.15 mi · 2%
South Gulph Road
1.34 mi · 1%
New Gulph Road
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

78.8 mi · 01h 24m

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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamstown
00h 57m from Haverford
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog leaving Haverford and Rain Showers Likely near Steelton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Haverford and 46.4 miles from Steelton.

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

The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.36 one way or $26.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog around Haverford and Rain Showers Likely near Steelton.

Stop Ideas Near Adamstown

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

30 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Coatesville

35 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

40 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Steelton. Straight-line distance: 83.16 mi (133.83 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Steelton

Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Population5,957
Coordinates40.2353700, -76.8413600
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Steelton (-76.84136, 40.23537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.37 L · about $13.36
Round trip
$26.72
6.54 gal · 24.74 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.36 $26.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.04 $30.08
Premium $4.95 $16.20 $32.40
Diesel $5.98 $19.55 $39.11

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 Steelton. The current time is 23:39:04.

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.