How far is Haverford, PA from Watsontown, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Watsontown, PA is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.38 mi
03h 00m
Flight
110.77 mi
178.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.77 mi
Kilometers
178.26 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.38 mi
Kilometers
248.45 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Watsontown
Thu, Apr 16, 11:05 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Thu, Apr 16, 2:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-16T08:04
Arrive Watsontown
Thu, Apr 16, 11:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:58 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
East Side
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Haverford
77.2 mi
01h 30m
To Watsontown
77.2 mi
01h 30m

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
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport

    1568 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport

    1888 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Westbranch Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward White Deer, Watsontown

    673 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Old Route 15

    1637 ft · 34 sec · Old Route 15

  22. 22

    Turn right onto White Deer Pike

    2037 ft · 43 sec · White Deer Pike

  23. 23

    Continue on West Brimmer Avenue

    1822 ft · 44 sec · West Brimmer Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    905 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 49%
Keystone Shortway
65.8 mi · 43%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 2%
Old Gulph Road
2.34 mi · 2%
West Matsonford Road
1.24 mi · 1%
New Gulph Road
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

75 mi · 01h 21m

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
03h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
110.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Side
01h 30m from Haverford
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Haverford and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Watsontown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

East Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from Haverford and 77.2 miles from Watsontown.

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

The direct path is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.27 one way or $44.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Haverford and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Watsontown.

Stop Ideas Near East Side

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

23 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

40 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

116 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Watsontown. Straight-line distance: 110.77 mi (178.26 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Watsontown

Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population2,243
Coordinates41.0845300, -76.8638500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Watsontown (-76.86385, 41.08453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.45 gal
20.62 L · about $22.27
Round trip
$44.54
10.9 gal · 41.24 L
Estimated CO2
48.4 kg one way
Round trip: 96.9 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.27 $44.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.06 $50.13
Premium $4.95 $27.00 $54.00
Diesel $5.98 $32.59 $65.18

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 Watsontown. The current time is 08:04:27.

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.