How far is Ligonier, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Ligonier, PA to Haverford, PA is about 240.1 miles (386.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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
240.1 mi
04h 10m
Flight
208.9 mi
336.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.9 mi
Kilometers
336.2 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.1 mi
Kilometers
386.4 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 6:49 AM EDT
Return by in Ligonier
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ligonier
2026-04-18T02:38
Arrive Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 6:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ligonier
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 Ligonier
118.2 mi
02h 05m
To Haverford
121.9 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 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 Ligonier and Haverford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    122 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto South Market Street

    724 ft · 14 sec · South Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    10.9 mi · 19 min · Lincoln Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Pitt Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Pitt Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    25.2 mi · 39 min · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Pitt Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pitt Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

    1421 ft · 50 sec · Country Ridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Weber Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1593 ft · 46 sec · Business 220

  11. 11

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

    921 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  21. 21

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ligonier 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 75%
Lincoln Highway
42.1 mi · 18%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 2%
I 76 East
4.27 mi · 2%
West Pitt Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Weber Lane
0.98 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
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
208.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
02h 05m from Ligonier
Leave By
8:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ligonier 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 Ligonier to Haverford?

The road trip is about 240.1 miles (386.4 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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 118.2 miles from Ligonier and 121.9 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 8:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.61 one way or $69.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ligonier and Mostly 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 Ligonier and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 208.9 mi (336.2 km).

Ligonier

#1 Ligonier

Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Population1,506
Coordinates40.2431300, -79.2375300
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 711 North (-79.237499, 40.243147)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 386 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.47 gal
32.07 L · about $34.61
Round trip
$69.22
16.94 gal · 64.14 L
Estimated CO2
75.3 kg one way
Round trip: 150.5 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.61 $69.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.95 $77.91
Premium $4.95 $41.96 $83.92
Diesel $5.98 $50.65 $101.30

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ligonier and Haverford. The current time is 02:38:50.

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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.