How far is Meadowood, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Meadowood, PA to Haverford, PA is about 316.2 miles (508.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.5 miles (400 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
316.23 mi
06h 06m
Flight
248.57 mi
400.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.57 mi
Kilometers
400.04 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.23 mi
Kilometers
508.93 km
Drive Time
06h 06m

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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 06h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 PM EDT
Return by in Meadowood
Thu, Apr 23, 9:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meadowood
2026-04-23T08:58
Arrive Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 1:37 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meadowood
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Meadowood
157.9 mi
03h 03m
To Haverford
158.3 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oakridge Drive

    658 ft · 33 sec · Oakridge Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Thornwood Road

    149 m · 25 sec · Thornwood Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto White Oak Drive

    567 ft · 25 sec · White Oak Drive

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on White Oak Drive

    76 m · 16 sec · White Oak Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Mc Quistion Road

    957 ft · 26 sec · East Mc Quistion Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West McQuiston Road

    1527 ft · 46 sec · West McQuiston Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Old Plank Road

    1745 ft · 45 sec · Old Plank Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Litman Drive

    1.4 km · 3 min · Litman Drive

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pittsburgh Road

    12.1 mi · 19 min · Pittsburgh Road

  10. 10

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · William Flinn Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · William Flinn Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 Toll, PATP

    1443 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Pittsburgh

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    287.8 mi · 5 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  22. 22

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meadowood and Haverford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
288 mi · 91%
Pittsburgh Road
12.1 mi · 4%
William Flinn Highway
4.37 mi · 1%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 1%
I 76 East
4.27 mi · 1%
Litman Drive
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

288 mi · 05h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.7 mi
248.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
03h 03m from Meadowood
Leave By
11:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meadowood and Mostly Clear near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 316.2 miles (508.9 km) and usually takes 06h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.9 miles from Meadowood and 158.3 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 248.5 miles (400 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.60 one way or $91.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meadowood and Mostly Clear near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meadowood and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 248.57 mi (400.04 km).

Meadowood

#1 Meadowood

Census designated place

Population2,693
Coordinates40.8420100, -79.8939400
Altitude398
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Meadowood (-79.89394, 40.84201)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.16 gal
42.24 L · about $45.60
Round trip
$91.20
22.32 gal · 84.48 L
Estimated CO2
99.2 kg one way
Round trip: 198.4 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.60 $91.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.32 $102.65
Premium $4.95 $55.29 $110.57
Diesel $5.98 $66.74 $133.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Meadowood and Haverford. The current time is 08:58:42.

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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.