How far is Luzerne, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Luzerne, PA to Haverford, PA is about 290.5 miles (467.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.1 miles (397.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 25m 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
290.49 mi
05h 42m
Flight
247.04 mi
397.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.04 mi
Kilometers
397.58 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.49 mi
Kilometers
467.5 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sat, Apr 11, 10:43 AM EDT
Return by in Luzerne
Sat, Apr 11, 4:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Luzerne
2026-04-11T05:00
Arrive Haverford
Sat, Apr 11, 10:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 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
5:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Luzerne
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Luzerne
145 mi
02h 51m
To Haverford
145.5 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Narrows Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Narrows Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Labelle Road

    2512 ft · 1 min · Labelle Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto T603

    2611 ft · 2 min · T603

  4. 4

    Continue on Alicia Road

    2996 ft · 2 min · Alicia Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Telegraph Road

    1096 ft · 28 sec · Telegraph Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    2158 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 119 North: Connellsville

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76

    150 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    236.3 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  22. 22

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  25. 25

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Luzerne 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
236 mi · 81%
US 119 North
14.5 mi · 5%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
11.7 mi · 4%
Pleasant Valley Road
7.94 mi · 3%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 1%
I 76 East
3.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

236 mi · 04h 18m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
247.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 51m from Luzerne
Leave By
5:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Luzerne and Sunny near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 290.5 miles (467.5 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145 miles from Luzerne and 145.5 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 247.1 miles (397.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 5:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.88 one way or $83.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Luzerne and Sunny near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Luzerne and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 247.04 mi (397.58 km).

Luzerne

#1 Luzerne

Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Population2,802
Coordinates39.9992400, -79.9628300
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Luzerne (-79.96283, 39.99924)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.25 gal
38.8 L · about $41.88
Round trip
$83.76
20.5 gal · 77.6 L
Estimated CO2
91.1 kg one way
Round trip: 182.2 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.88 $83.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.14 $94.28
Premium $4.95 $50.78 $101.56
Diesel $5.98 $61.30 $122.59

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Luzerne and Haverford. The current time is 05:00:50.

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.