How far is Heidelberg, PA from Haverford, PA?
The driving distance from Heidelberg, PA to Haverford, PA is about 301.1 miles (484.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.5 miles (409.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Heidelberg and Haverford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heidelberg and Haverford.
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Start on Ellsworth Avenue
558 ft · 23 sec · Ellsworth Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
822 ft · 51 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Railroad Street
34 m · 10 sec · East Railroad Street
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Academy Street
1262 ft · 45 sec · Academy Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 376 West, I 376 East: Airport, Pittsbugh
886 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 376 East: Pittsburgh
1140 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
4.4 mi · 6 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.5 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
1696 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova
104 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto South Gulph Road
3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road
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Continue on West Montgomery Avenue
4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue
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Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road
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Turn left onto Winsor Lane
105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane
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Turn left
3 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Heidelberg and Haverford.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 04h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Heidelberg and Partly Cloudy near Haverford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Heidelberg to Haverford?
The road trip is about 301.1 miles (484.5 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.4 miles from Heidelberg and 150.7 miles from Haverford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.5 miles (409.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 7:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.43 one way or $86.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Heidelberg and Partly Cloudy near Haverford.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metal.
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Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Heidelberg and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 254.44 mi (409.48 km).
#1 Heidelberg
Suburb south-west of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, population 1244
| Population | 1,199 |
| Coordinates | 40.3922900, -80.0908900 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Haverford
A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,547 |
| Coordinates | 40.0131700, -75.2943500 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 485 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $43.43 | $86.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $48.89 | $97.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $52.66 | $105.32 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $63.57 | $127.13 |
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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