How far is Leechburg, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Leechburg, PA to Haverford, PA is about 293.4 miles (472.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231 miles (371.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 22m 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
293.39 mi
05h 41m
Flight
231.01 mi
371.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.01 mi
Kilometers
371.78 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.39 mi
Kilometers
472.16 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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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 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Thu, Apr 16, 2:41 AM EDT
Return by in Leechburg
Thu, Apr 16, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leechburg
2026-04-15T20:59
Arrive Haverford
Thu, Apr 16, 2:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 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
5:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leechburg
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Leechburg
146.5 mi
02h 50m
To Haverford
146.9 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Diamond Avenue

    577 ft · 29 sec · Diamond Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto 3rd Street

    101 m · 6 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 4093

    715 ft · 12 sec · State Route 4093

  4. 4

    Continue on South Leechburg Hill Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Leechburg Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Towne Center Drive

    137 m · 15 sec · Towne Center Drive

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    13 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 66

    12.1 mi · 20 min · State Route 66

  11. 11

    Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton

    1360 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton

    1490 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

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

    1238 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    903 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

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

    2088 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    252 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  22. 22

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  25. 25

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leechburg 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 86%
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
12.2 mi · 4%
State Route 66
12.1 mi · 4%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 1%
I 76 East
3.88 mi · 1%
Towne Center Drive
3.59 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
05h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.4 mi
231 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 50m from Leechburg
Leave By
5:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leechburg and Partly Cloudy near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 293.4 miles (472.2 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.5 miles from Leechburg and 146.9 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 231 miles (371.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.4 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 5:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.29 one way or $84.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leechburg and Partly Cloudy near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leechburg and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 231.01 mi (371.78 km).

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#1 Leechburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,069
Coordinates40.6270100, -79.6056000
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Leechburg (-79.6056, 40.62701)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 472 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.35 gal
39.19 L · about $42.29
Round trip
$84.58
20.7 gal · 78.38 L
Estimated CO2
92 kg one way
Round trip: 184 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.29 $84.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.60 $95.20
Premium $4.95 $51.27 $102.55
Diesel $5.98 $61.89 $123.79

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Leechburg and Haverford. The current time is 20:59:50.

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.