How far is Linglestown, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Linglestown, PA to Haverford, PA is about 98.8 miles (159 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (131.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.79 mi
01h 43m
Flight
81.97 mi
131.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.97 mi
Kilometers
131.92 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.79 mi
Kilometers
158.99 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM EDT
Return by in Linglestown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Linglestown
2026-04-23T03:24
Arrive Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Linglestown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Adamstown
PA

Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands

From Linglestown
49.3 mi
00h 51m
To Haverford
49.5 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Blue Ridge Avenue

    551 ft · 20 sec · Blue Ridge Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mountain Road

    2161 ft · 42 sec · North Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 South: Harrisburg

    2243 ft · 55 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

    910 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Linglestown 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.4 mi · 79%
I 83 South
4.58 mi · 5%
I 76 East
4.54 mi · 5%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 4%
I 283 South
3.02 mi · 3%
American Legion Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

78.4 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
82 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamstown
00h 51m from Linglestown
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Linglestown and Mostly Clear near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.8 miles (159 km) and usually takes 01h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Linglestown and 49.5 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 82 miles (131.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.26 one way or $28.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Linglestown and Mostly Clear near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Adamstown

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

30 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

33 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Coatesville

35 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

40 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Linglestown and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 81.97 mi (131.92 km).

Linglestown

#1 Linglestown

Census designated place

Population6,334
Coordinates40.3339800, -76.7891400
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Ridge Avenue (-76.789133, 40.33392)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.2 L · about $14.26
Round trip
$28.52
6.98 gal · 26.4 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.26 $28.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.05 $32.10
Premium $4.95 $17.29 $34.58
Diesel $5.98 $20.87 $41.74

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 Linglestown and Haverford. The current time is 03:24:24.

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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.