How far is Haverford, PA from Swarthmore, PA?
The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Swarthmore, PA is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haverford and Swarthmore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverford and Swarthmore.
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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
1152 ft · 49 sec · Woodside Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lancaster Avenue
1014 ft · 41 sec · West Lancaster Avenue
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Turn right onto Ardmore Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · Ardmore Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Ellis Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Ellis Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lawrence Road
1666 ft · 45 sec · Lawrence Road
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Turn right onto West Chester Pike
740 ft · 23 sec · West Chester Pike
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Turn left onto Lawrence Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lawrence Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sproul Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Sproul Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Sproul Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Sproul Road
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Continue on Cedar Lane
695 ft · 20 sec · Cedar Lane
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Turn slight left onto North Swarthmore Avenue
547 ft · 18 sec · North Swarthmore Avenue
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Turn right onto North Chester Road
1.1 km · 2 min · North Chester Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward North Chester Road
82 m · 12 sec · North Chester Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Chester Road
3 m · 1 sec · North Chester Road
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Turn slight right onto Myers Avenue
132 m · 23 sec · Myers Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
43 m · 6 sec · Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Haverford and Swarthmore.
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.
Sproul Road
Keep slight right to continue on Sproul Road
2.36 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog leaving Haverford and Mostly Sunny near Swarthmore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Haverford to Swarthmore?
The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lawrence Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Haverford and 5.2 miles from Swarthmore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog around Haverford and Mostly Sunny near Swarthmore.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrence Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawrence Park.
Ardmore
30th Street Station
Paoli
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Swarthmore. Straight-line distance: 8.22 mi (13.23 km).
#1 Haverford
A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,547 |
| Coordinates | 40.0131700, -75.2943500 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Swarthmore
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,372 |
| Coordinates | 39.9020600, -75.3499100 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Swarthmore (-75.34991, 39.90206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
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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