How far is King, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from King, PA to Haverford, PA is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.79 mi
03h 55m
Flight
168.21 mi
270.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.21 mi
Kilometers
270.7 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.79 mi
Kilometers
331.18 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:35 AM EDT
Return by in King
Sat, Apr 18, 3:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave King
2026-04-18T07:39
Arrive Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 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
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in King
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mechanicsburg
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA

From King
102.7 mi
01h 57m
To Haverford
103.1 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hickory Lane

    65 m · 14 sec · Hickory Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto William Penn Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · William Penn Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sarah Furnace Road

    1643 ft · 35 sec · Sarah Furnace Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward Blue Knob State Park

    1852 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  9. 9

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

    991 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  19. 19

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between King 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 88%
Blue Knob State Park
9.66 mi · 5%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 2%
I 76 East
4.27 mi · 2%
William Penn Road
3.7 mi · 2%
Pittsburgh
0.9 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
168.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsburg
01h 57m from King
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving King and Mostly Sunny near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from King and 103.1 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.66 one way or $59.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

12 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

24 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

34 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

45 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between King and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 168.21 mi (270.7 km).

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#1 King

Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,181
Coordinates40.2439700, -78.4641800
Altitude407
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: King (-78.46418, 40.24397)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.49 L · about $29.66
Round trip
$59.33
14.52 gal · 54.98 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $29.66 $59.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.39 $66.78
Premium $4.95 $35.97 $71.93
Diesel $5.98 $43.41 $86.83

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between King and Haverford. The current time is 07:39:17.

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.