How far is Haverford, PA from Tuscarora, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Tuscarora, PA is about 136 miles (218.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.05 mi
02h 52m
Flight
112.97 mi
181.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.97 mi
Kilometers
181.8 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.05 mi
Kilometers
218.95 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscarora
Thu, Apr 16, 4:31 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Thu, Apr 16, 7:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-16T01:39
Arrive Tuscarora
Thu, Apr 16, 4:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
Mount Gretna
PA

Borough in southwestern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Haverford
67.9 mi
01h 26m
To Tuscarora
68.1 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College

    1437 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

    29.8 mi · 38 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Pfoutz Valley Road

    1324 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Pfoutz Valley Road

    913 ft · 18 sec · Pfoutz Valley Road

  27. 27

    Turn straight

    77 m · 11 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto William Penn Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · William Penn Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on East Main Street

    2179 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Mill Street

    6.4 mi · 11 min · South Mill Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.8 mi · 58%
US 22 West
29.8 mi · 22%
South Mill Street
6.35 mi · 5%
I 83 North
4.24 mi · 3%
I 283
2.79 mi · 2%
Old Gulph Road
2.51 mi · 2%
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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
113 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Gretna
01h 26m from Haverford
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Haverford and Partly Sunny near Tuscarora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136 miles (218.9 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Mount Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Haverford and 68.1 miles from Tuscarora.

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

The direct path is about 113 miles (181.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Haverford and Partly Sunny near Tuscarora.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Gretna

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

16 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

17 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

23 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

26 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Tuscarora. Straight-line distance: 112.97 mi (181.8 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Tuscarora

Township in southwestern Juniata County, Pennsylvania

Population1,202
Coordinates40.5211900, -77.3311000
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Tuscarora (-77.3311, 40.52119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.17 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.23
9.6 gal · 36.34 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.61 $39.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.08 $44.15
Premium $4.95 $23.78 $47.56
Diesel $5.98 $28.70 $57.41

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverford and Tuscarora. The current time is 01:39:16.

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.