How far is Lawrence, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, PA to Haverford, PA is about 299.2 miles (481.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.6 miles (411.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
299.2 mi
06h 01m
Flight
255.62 mi
411.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.62 mi
Kilometers
411.38 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.2 mi
Kilometers
481.51 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-23T01:01
Arrive Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:01 PM to 1:31 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Lawrence
149.4 mi
03h 00m
To Haverford
149.8 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    575 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Boyce Street

    626 ft · 30 sec · Boyce Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Georgetown Road

    2314 ft · 58 sec · Georgetown Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mayview Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mayview Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Boyce Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Boyce Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Washington Road

    1145 ft · 39 sec · Old Washington Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Johnston Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Johnston Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto McMurray Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · McMurray Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bethel Church Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Broughton Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Broughton Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brownsville Road

    1333 ft · 32 sec · Brownsville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Curry Hollow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lebanon Church Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Lebanon Church Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Lebanon Church Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lebanon Church Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 45 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2095 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

    1876 ft · 32 sec · W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way

  23. 23

    Continue on Lincoln Way

    1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    259.6 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  29. 29

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  33. 33

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  36. 36

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrence 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
37 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
260 mi · 87%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 1%
I 76 East
4.22 mi · 1%
Lebanon Church Road
3.91 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
3.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

260 mi · 04h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.6 mi
255.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
03h 00m from Lawrence
Leave By
11:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lawrence and Sunny near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 299.2 miles (481.5 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.4 miles from Lawrence and 149.8 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 255.6 miles (411.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.15 one way or $86.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lawrence and Sunny near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 255.62 mi (411.38 km).

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#1 Lawrence

Census designated place in Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,627
Coordinates40.3061800, -80.1206100
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-80.12061, 40.30618)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 482 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.56 gal
39.97 L · about $43.15
Round trip
$86.30
21.12 gal · 79.94 L
Estimated CO2
93.8 kg one way
Round trip: 187.7 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.15 $86.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.57 $97.13
Premium $4.95 $52.31 $104.63
Diesel $5.98 $63.15 $126.30

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Haverford. The current time is 01:01:53.

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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.