How far is Kimmel, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Kimmel, PA to Haverford, PA is about 235 miles (378.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
235 mi
04h 34m
Flight
207.25 mi
333.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.25 mi
Kilometers
333.54 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
235 mi
Kilometers
378.19 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sat, Apr 11, 9:46 AM EDT
Return by in Kimmel
Sat, Apr 11, 2:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kimmel
2026-04-11T05:11
Arrive Haverford
Sat, Apr 11, 9:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 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
7:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kimmel
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
Plainfield
PA

Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Kimmel
117.3 mi
02h 17m
To Haverford
117.7 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Copper Kettle Highway

    1394 ft · 44 sec · Copper Kettle Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cross Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Cross Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto New Centerville Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · New Centerville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Tayman Avenue

    2816 ft · 57 sec · Tayman Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West Patriot Street

    2615 ft · 56 sec · West Patriot Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Center Avenue

    3136 ft · 1 min · South Center Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ramada Road

    1739 ft · 31 sec · Ramada Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    986 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    216.5 mi · 3 hr 57 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  17. 17

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kimmel 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
217 mi · 92%
New Centerville Road
5.28 mi · 2%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 2%
I 76 East
4.07 mi · 2%
Cross Road
1.47 mi · 1%
South Center Avenue
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

217 mi · 03h 57m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
207.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
02h 17m from Kimmel
Leave By
7:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 235 miles (378.2 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.3 miles from Kimmel and 117.7 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 7:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.87 one way or $67.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

47 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

58 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kimmel and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 207.25 mi (333.54 km).

Kimmel

#1 Kimmel

Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,537
Coordinates39.9695200, -79.2094800
Altitude607
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Kimmel (-79.20948, 39.96952)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.29 gal
31.39 L · about $33.87
Round trip
$67.75
16.58 gal · 62.78 L
Estimated CO2
73.7 kg one way
Round trip: 147.3 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.87 $67.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.13 $76.25
Premium $4.95 $41.07 $82.14
Diesel $5.98 $49.57 $99.15

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Kimmel and Haverford. The current time is 05:11:51.

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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.