How far is Lincoln, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Lincoln, PA to Haverford, PA is about 283 miles (455.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.7 miles (389 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m 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
282.95 mi
05h 32m
Flight
241.69 mi
388.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.69 mi
Kilometers
388.96 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.95 mi
Kilometers
455.36 km
Drive Time
05h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM EDT
Return by in Lincoln
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-04-22T17:58
Arrive Haverford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 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
5:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Lincoln
141.2 mi
02h 46m
To Haverford
141.7 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jeffrey Drive

    720 ft · 36 sec · Jeffrey Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Scene Ridge Road

    834 ft · 37 sec · Scene Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Liberty Way

    2089 ft · 1 min · Liberty Way

  4. 4

    Continue on Liberty Way

    1520 ft · 52 sec · Liberty Way

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Glenn Avenue

    1769 ft · 53 sec · Glenn Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on River Drive

    847 ft · 24 sec · River Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on River Drive

    55 m · 6 sec · River Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Liberty Way

    81 m · 7 sec · Liberty Way

  9. 9

    Continue on 15th Street Bridge

    1144 ft · 31 sec · 15th Street Bridge

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    1.7 mi · 5 min · Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Long Run Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Long Run Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Way

  13. 13

    Continue on Lincoln Way

    1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    259.6 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  26. 26

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln 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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
260 mi · 92%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 2%
Lincoln Way
4.26 mi · 2%
I 76 East
4.22 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
3.32 mi · 1%
Long Run Road
2.33 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

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
241.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 46m from Lincoln
Leave By
5:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lincoln and Chance Rain Showers near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 283 miles (455.4 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.2 miles from Lincoln and 141.7 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 241.7 miles (389 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 5:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.78 one way or $81.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Lincoln and Chance Rain Showers near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 241.69 mi (388.96 km).

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#1 Lincoln

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,013
Coordinates40.3189600, -79.8547700
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincoln (-79.85477, 40.31896)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 455 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.98 gal
37.79 L · about $40.78
Round trip
$81.56
19.96 gal · 75.58 L
Estimated CO2
88.7 kg one way
Round trip: 177.4 kg / 391 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.78 $81.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.90 $91.80
Premium $4.95 $49.44 $98.88
Diesel $5.98 $59.68 $119.36

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln and Haverford. The current time is 17:58:15.

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.