How far is Jackson, PA from Haverford, PA?
The driving distance from Jackson, PA to Haverford, PA is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Haverford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Haverford.
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Start on Derrs Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Derrs Road
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Continue on Green Creek Road
2 mi · 5 min · Green Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 254
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 254
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Continue on Rohrsburg Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Rohrsburg Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 487
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Route 487
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Turn slight left onto Stoney Brook Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Stoney Brook Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
1865 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
40.4 mi · 46 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Valley Forge
159 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Conshohocken
628 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Matsonford Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Matsonford Road
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Turn left onto 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 Jackson and Haverford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Jackson and Rain Showers near Haverford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Haverford?
The road trip is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Jackson and 70.6 miles from Haverford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.31 one way or $40.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jackson and Rain Showers near Haverford.
Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe
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 Jim Thorpe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 101.85 mi (163.91 km).
#1 Jackson
Township in northwestern Columbia County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,379 |
| Coordinates | 41.1950800, -76.4546700 |
| Altitude | 363 |
| 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: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $20.31 | $40.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.86 | $45.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.62 | $49.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $29.72 | $59.44 |
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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