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

The driving distance from Mount Oliver, PA to Haverford, PA is about 296 miles (476.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.2 miles (401 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
295.94 mi
04h 48m
Flight
249.16 mi
400.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.16 mi
Kilometers
400.98 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.94 mi
Kilometers
476.27 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 5:13 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Oliver
Sat, Apr 18, 10:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Oliver
2026-04-18T00:25
Arrive Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 5:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Oliver
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 Mount Oliver
147.1 mi
02h 24m
To Haverford
148.8 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hays Avenue

    36 m · 6 sec · Hays Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Brownsville Road

    1202 ft · 26 sec · Brownsville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South 18th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 18th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mission Street

    2073 ft · 1 min · Mission Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Barry Street

    736 ft · 21 sec · Barry Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Josephine Street

    24 m · 8 sec · Josephine Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South 27th Street

    644 ft · 28 sec · South 27th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Jane Street

    74 m · 16 sec · Jane Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South 28th Street

    1425 ft · 1 min · South 28th Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Water Street

    141 m · 21 sec · South Water Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hot Metal Street

    1669 ft · 1 min · Hot Metal Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 17 sec · Second Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    60 m · 3 sec · Bates Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    1345 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  24. 24

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  27. 27

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Oliver 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
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 91%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.4 mi · 4%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 1%
I 76 East
4.04 mi · 1%
South 18th Street
0.88 mi
South Gulph Road
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

271 mi · 04h 55m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.8 mi
249.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 24m from Mount Oliver
Leave By
7:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Oliver 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 Mount Oliver to Haverford?

The road trip is about 296 miles (476.3 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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 147.1 miles from Mount Oliver and 148.8 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 249.2 miles (401 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 7:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.66 one way or $85.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Oliver 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 Mount Oliver and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 249.16 mi (400.98 km).

Mount Oliver

#1 Mount Oliver

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,257
Coordinates40.4142400, -79.9878300
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Hays Avenue (-79.987827, 40.41424)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 476 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.44 gal
39.53 L · about $42.66
Round trip
$85.32
20.88 gal · 79.06 L
Estimated CO2
92.8 kg one way
Round trip: 185.6 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.66 $85.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.01 $96.03
Premium $4.95 $51.72 $103.44
Diesel $5.98 $62.43 $124.86

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Oliver and Haverford. The current time is 00:25:30.

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.