How far is Mount Joy, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Mount Joy, PA to Haverford, PA is about 225.1 miles (362.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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
225.11 mi
03h 53m
Flight
179.92 mi
289.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.92 mi
Kilometers
289.55 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.11 mi
Kilometers
362.28 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 5:06 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Joy
Sun, Apr 19, 9:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Joy
2026-04-19T01:12
Arrive Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 5:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Joy
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
Almedia
PA

CDP in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From Mount Joy
123 mi
01h 56m
To Haverford
102.1 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
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 Mount Joy and Haverford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Joy and Haverford.

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Joy Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Mount Joy Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto High Level Road

    2004 ft · 1 min · High Level Road

  3. 3

    Continue on High Water Road

    770 ft · 34 sec · High Water Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto River Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Clearfield Shawville Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clearfield Shawville Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    1484 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    156.4 mi · 2 hr 51 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  15. 15

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Valley Forge

    159 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Conshohocken

    628 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Matsonford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Matsonford Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 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 Mount Joy and Haverford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
156 mi · 69%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 33%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 2%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 2%
River Road
1.32 mi · 1%
Mount Joy Road
1.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

156 mi · 02h 51m

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
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.2 mi
179.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Almedia
01h 56m from Mount Joy
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Mount Joy 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 Mount Joy to Haverford?

The road trip is about 225.1 miles (362.3 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Almedia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Mount Joy and 102.1 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 9:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.44 one way or $64.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny around Mount Joy and Rain Showers near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Almedia

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

49 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

57 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

94 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Joy and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 179.92 mi (289.55 km).

Mount Joy

#1 Mount Joy

Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population8,264
Coordinates41.0528400, -78.4358500
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: (-78.435922, 41.05299)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.94 gal
30.07 L · about $32.44
Round trip
$64.89
15.88 gal · 60.14 L
Estimated CO2
70.6 kg one way
Round trip: 141.1 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $32.44 $64.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.52 $73.03
Premium $4.95 $39.33 $78.67
Diesel $5.98 $47.48 $94.96

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 Mount Joy and Haverford. The current time is 01:12:40.

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.