How far is Media, PA from Haverford, PA?
The driving distance from Media, PA to Haverford, PA is about 11.2 miles (18 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Township of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Media and Haverford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Media and Haverford.
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Start on South Monroe Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Monroe Street
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Continue on State Road
1.4 km · 2 min · State Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 North
1165 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Media Bypass
93 m · 5 sec · Media Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Plymouth Meeting, Chester
1412 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
760 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto I 476 North
2061 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Broomall, Upper Darby
1274 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto West Chester Pike
1432 ft · 40 sec · West Chester Pike
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Turn left onto Lawrence Road
1718 ft · 46 sec · Lawrence Road
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Turn left onto Ellis Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Ellis Road
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Turn left onto West Ardmore Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Ardmore Avenue
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Turn left onto West Lancaster Avenue
1014 ft · 42 sec · West Lancaster Avenue
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Turn right onto Woodside Road
1152 ft · 47 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 Media 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.
Mid-County Expressway
Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
3.04 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Media and Mostly Sunny near Haverford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Media to Haverford?
The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lawrence Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Media and 6 miles from Haverford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.59 one way or $3.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Media and Mostly Sunny near Haverford.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrence Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawrence Park.
Ardmore
30th Street Station
Paoli
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Media and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 8.3 mi (13.35 km).
#1 Media
County seat of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 5,787 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.3876900 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| 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: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.79 | $3.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
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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