How far is Loretto, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Loretto, PA to Haverford, PA is about 234.5 miles (377.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.1 miles (288.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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
234.53 mi
04h 30m
Flight
179.12 mi
288.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.12 mi
Kilometers
288.26 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.53 mi
Kilometers
377.44 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Wed, Apr 15, 8:14 PM EDT
Return by in Loretto
Thu, Apr 16, 12:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loretto
2026-04-15T15:44
Arrive Haverford
Wed, Apr 15, 8:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 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
7:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loretto
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 Loretto
117.1 mi
02h 15m
To Haverford
117.4 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W
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 Loretto and Haverford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sybeton Road

    110 m · 13 sec · Sybeton Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Mary Street

    657 ft · 13 sec · Saint Mary Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Saint Mary Street

    1653 ft · 33 sec · Saint Mary Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Saint Joseph Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Saint Joseph Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Admiral Peary Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 22 East: Altoona

    1525 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2314 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  14. 14

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

    991 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  24. 24

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Loretto 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 77%
I 99 South
27.6 mi · 12%
William Penn Highway
8.16 mi · 3%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 2%
I 76 East
4.27 mi · 2%
Saint Joseph Street
3.68 mi · 2%
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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.4 mi
179.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
02h 15m from Loretto
Leave By
7:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Loretto 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 Loretto to Haverford?

The road trip is about 234.5 miles (377.4 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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 117.1 miles from Loretto and 117.4 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 179.1 miles (288.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 7:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.83 one way or $67.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Loretto and Partly Cloudy 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 Loretto and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 179.12 mi (288.26 km).

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#1 Loretto

Human settlement in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population1,175
Coordinates40.5031300, -78.6303000
Altitude595
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Loretto (-78.6303, 40.50313)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.28 gal
31.33 L · about $33.83
Round trip
$67.66
16.56 gal · 62.66 L
Estimated CO2
73.6 kg one way
Round trip: 147.2 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.83 $67.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.08 $76.16
Premium $4.95 $41.02 $82.04
Diesel $5.98 $49.51 $99.03

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Loretto and Haverford. The current time is 15:44:18.

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.