How far is Jefferson Hills, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Jefferson Hills, PA to Haverford, PA is about 287.7 miles (463 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m 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
287.67 mi
04h 43m
Flight
245.64 mi
395.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.64 mi
Kilometers
395.32 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.67 mi
Kilometers
462.96 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sat, May 30, 6:28 PM EDT
Return by in Jefferson Hills
Sat, May 30, 11:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson Hills
2026-05-30T13:44
Arrive Haverford
Sat, May 30, 6:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson Hills
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Jefferson Hills
142.6 mi
02h 21m
To Haverford
145 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson Hills and Haverford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    818 ft · 38 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Majestic Drive

    76 m · 13 sec · Majestic Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Redcliff Drive

    1327 ft · 1 min · Redcliff Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Clairton Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Clairton Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    7.4 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    723 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Rainbow Run Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Rainbow Run Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Newton Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · West Newton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    766 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    252 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  22. 22

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 88%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5.96 mi · 2%
West Newton Road
4.82 mi · 2%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 1%
I 76 East
3.88 mi · 1%
Mount Pleasant Road
3.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

252 mi · 04h 35m

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
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
245.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 21m from Jefferson Hills
Leave By
7:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jefferson Hills and Sunny near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jefferson Hills to Haverford?

The road trip is about 287.7 miles (463 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.6 miles from Jefferson Hills and 145 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.47 one way or $82.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jefferson Hills and Sunny near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson Hills and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 245.64 mi (395.32 km).

Jefferson Hills

#1 Jefferson Hills

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population11,136
Coordinates40.2911800, -79.9319900
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.931198, 40.292348)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.15 gal
38.43 L · about $41.47
Round trip
$82.95
20.3 gal · 76.86 L
Estimated CO2
90.2 kg one way
Round trip: 180.4 kg / 398 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.47 $82.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.68 $93.36
Premium $4.95 $50.28 $100.57
Diesel $5.98 $60.70 $121.39

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson Hills and Haverford. The current time is 13:44:27.

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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.