How far is Meridian, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Meridian, PA to Haverford, PA is about 316.3 miles (509 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.2 miles (405.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
316.28 mi
04h 51m
Flight
252.15 mi
405.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.15 mi
Kilometers
405.79 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.28 mi
Kilometers
509.01 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Thu, Oct 15, 6:41 PM EDT
Return by in Meridian
Thu, Oct 15, 11:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-10-15T13:50
Arrive Haverford
Thu, Oct 15, 6:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meridian
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Meridian
157.6 mi
02h 25m
To Haverford
158.7 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hopewell Avenue

    136 m · 20 sec · Hopewell Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dershimer Avenue

    1214 ft · 54 sec · Dershimer Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Meridian Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Meridian Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto McCalmont Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · McCalmont Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pittsburgh Road

    10.2 mi · 16 min · Pittsburgh Road

  6. 6

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · William Flinn Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · William Flinn Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 Toll, PATP

    1443 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Pittsburgh

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    287.8 mi · 5 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
288 mi · 91%
Pittsburgh Road
10.2 mi · 3%
William Flinn Highway
4.37 mi · 1%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 1%
I 76 East
4.27 mi · 1%
McCalmont Road
2.27 mi · 1%
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

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.1 mi
252.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 25m from Meridian
Leave By
7:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Meridian 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 Meridian to Haverford?

The road trip is about 316.3 miles (509 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.6 miles from Meridian and 158.7 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 252.2 miles (405.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.1 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 7:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.82 one way or $99.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Meridian and Mostly Sunny 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 Meridian and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 252.15 mi (405.79 km).

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#1 Meridian

Situated within Butler County in the western part of Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community lies approximately three miles west of the city of Butler.

Population0
Coordinates40.8484000, -79.9620000
Altitude388
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopewell Avenue (-79.961995, 40.848297)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

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
42.25 L · about $49.82
Round trip
$99.64
22.32 gal · 84.5 L
Estimated CO2
99.2 kg one way
Round trip: 198.4 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $49.82 $99.64
Mid-grade $4.93 $54.96 $109.93
Premium $5.31 $59.20 $118.41
Diesel $6.55 $73.10 $146.20

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Haverford. The current time is 13:50:23.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.