How far is Lower Allen, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Lower Allen, PA to Haverford, PA is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.1 mi
01h 39m
Flight
86.13 mi
138.62 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Lower Allen.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.13 mi
Kilometers
138.62 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.1 mi
Kilometers
154.66 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Tue, May 5, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Lower Allen
Tue, May 5, 3:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lower Allen
2026-05-05T00:34
Arrive Haverford
Tue, May 5, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lower Allen
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 Lower Allen
48 mi
00h 49m
To Haverford
48.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lower Allen and Haverford.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Drive

    1357 ft · 1 min · Center Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Colgate Drive

    140 m · 22 sec · Colgate Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Carlisle Road

    2619 ft · 54 sec · Carlisle Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 83 South: York

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  15. 15

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lower Allen 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
83.6 mi · 87%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 4%
I 76 East
3.88 mi · 4%
I 83 South
1.52 mi · 2%
I 76
1 mi · 1%
South Gulph Road
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

83.6 mi · 01h 30m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
86.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamstown
00h 49m from Lower Allen
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lower Allen and Sunny near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lower Allen to Haverford?

The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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 48 miles from Lower Allen and 48.1 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lower Allen and Sunny 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 Lower Allen and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 86.13 mi (138.62 km).

Lower Allen

#1 Lower Allen

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population20,226
Coordinates40.2264800, -76.9005300
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Drive (-76.900878, 40.226592)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.84 L · about $13.85
Round trip
$27.70
6.78 gal · 25.68 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.85 $27.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.59 $31.18
Premium $4.95 $16.79 $33.59
Diesel $5.98 $20.27 $40.54

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Lower Allen and Haverford. The current time is 00:34:02.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.