How far is Lykens, PA from Haverford, PA?
The driving distance from Lykens, PA to Haverford, PA is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lykens and Haverford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lykens and Haverford.
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Start on Market Street
36 m · 9 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
14.5 mi · 22 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1767 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 125: Ravine
1138 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Molleystown Road
2889 ft · 51 sec · Molleystown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Tremont Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Tremont Road
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Continue on North Tulpehocken Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Tulpehocken Street
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Turn left onto East Wood Street
1094 ft · 18 sec · East Wood Street
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Continue on Rock Road
2108 ft · 1 min · Rock Road
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Turn right onto Bethel Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road
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Continue on Lancaster Avenue
4.8 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Take the exit left toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
1126 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
5.6 mi · 7 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 183: Strausstown
836 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
14.4 mi · 23 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 222 South: Lancaster
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue on West Shore Bypass
4.8 mi · 6 min · West Shore Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 176 South: Morgantown
2135 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Morgantown Expressway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
2094 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
27.5 mi · 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
1696 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova
104 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto South Gulph Road
3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road
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Continue on West Montgomery Avenue
4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue
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Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road
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Turn left onto Winsor Lane
105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane
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Turn left
3 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lykens and Haverford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
27.5 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lykens 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 Lykens to Haverford?
The road trip is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
West Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Lykens and 53.5 miles from Haverford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.40 one way or $30.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lykens and Chance Rain Showers near Haverford.
Stop Ideas Near West Reading
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Reading.
Coatesville
Parkesburg
Downingtown
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lykens and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 83.39 mi (134.21 km).
#1 Lykens
Borough in northeastern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,771 |
| Coordinates | 40.5667500, -76.7005200 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Haverford
A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,547 |
| Coordinates | 40.0131700, -75.2943500 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $15.40 | $30.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.34 | $34.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.68 | $37.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.54 | $45.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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