How far is Metal, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Metal, PA to Haverford, PA is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.85 mi
03h 00m
Flight
136.76 mi
220.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.76 mi
Kilometers
220.1 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.85 mi
Kilometers
247.6 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 PM EDT
Return by in Metal
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metal
2026-04-23T10:31
Arrive Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Metal
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Elizabethtown
PA

Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Metal
76.8 mi
01h 30m
To Haverford
77.1 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
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 Metal and Haverford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Path Valley Road

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Path Valley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Willow Hill Interchange

    1495 ft · 30 sec · Willow Hill Interchange

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward PATP

    934 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1638 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    137.2 mi · 2 hr 28 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  6. 6

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Metal 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
137 mi · 89%
Path Valley Road
6.6 mi · 4%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 3%
I 76 East
4.19 mi · 3%
South Gulph Road
0.58 mi
PA 320
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

137 mi · 02h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
136.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
01h 30m from Metal
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Metal 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 Metal to Haverford?

The road trip is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.8 miles from Metal and 77.1 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.19 one way or $44.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

1 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

10 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Middletown

12 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

26 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metal and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 136.76 mi (220.1 km).

Metal

#1 Metal

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

Population1,857
Coordinates40.0139800, -77.8788900
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Metal (-77.87889, 40.01398)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.55 L · about $22.19
Round trip
$44.37
10.86 gal · 41.1 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.19 $44.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.97 $49.95
Premium $4.95 $26.90 $53.80
Diesel $5.98 $32.47 $64.94

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 Metal and Haverford. The current time is 10:31:09.

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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.