How far is Martinsburg, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Martinsburg, PA to Haverford, PA is about 196.4 miles (316 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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
196.37 mi
04h 08m
Flight
161.3 mi
259.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.3 mi
Kilometers
259.58 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.37 mi
Kilometers
316.02 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 4:38 AM EDT
Return by in Martinsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martinsburg
2026-04-19T00:30
Arrive Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 4:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 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
8:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Martinsburg
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
Shiremanstown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Martinsburg
98.1 mi
02h 04m
To Haverford
98.4 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Allegheny Street

    2127 ft · 43 sec · East Allegheny Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Cove Mountain Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Cove Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Cove Mt Road

    3018 ft · 49 sec · Cove Mt Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Raystown Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Raystown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Saxton Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Saxton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1855 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    10.2 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto New Granada Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · New Granada Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on New Grenada Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · New Grenada Highway

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    121 m · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Waterfall Road

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Waterfall Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Pitt Street

    120 m · 8 sec · Pitt Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Waterfall Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Waterfall Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Great Cove Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Great Cove Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward I 76, PATP

    2869 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    146.4 mi · 2 hr 39 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 Martinsburg 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
146 mi · 75%
Waterfall Road
10.6 mi · 5%
Main Street
10.5 mi · 5%
Cove Mountain Road
5.95 mi · 3%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 2%
I 76 East
3.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

146 mi · 02h 39m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
161.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shiremanstown
02h 04m from Martinsburg
Leave By
8:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Martinsburg and Rain Showers near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.4 miles (316 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Shiremanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from Martinsburg and 98.4 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 8:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.32 one way or $56.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Martinsburg and Rain Showers near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Shiremanstown

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

8 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

19 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

30 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

40 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martinsburg and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 161.3 mi (259.58 km).

Martinsburg

#1 Martinsburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,858
Coordinates40.3111900, -78.3241800
Altitude429
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Martinsburg (-78.32418, 40.31119)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.93 gal
26.23 L · about $28.32
Round trip
$56.63
13.86 gal · 52.46 L
Estimated CO2
61.6 kg one way
Round trip: 123.2 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $28.32 $56.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.87 $63.74
Premium $4.95 $34.33 $68.66
Diesel $5.98 $41.44 $82.88

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Martinsburg and Haverford. The current time is 00:30:30.

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.