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

The driving distance from Mount Union, PA to Haverford, PA is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.2 miles (188.6 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
146.69 mi
03h 00m
Flight
117.21 mi
188.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.21 mi
Kilometers
188.63 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.69 mi
Kilometers
236.07 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Union
Sun, Apr 19, 11:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Union
2026-04-19T05:38
Arrive Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM 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 Mount Union
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
Colebrook
PA

Unincorporated community in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Mount Union
73.2 mi
01h 30m
To Haverford
73.4 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph NW
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 Union and Haverford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way East

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lincoln Way East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Black Gap Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Black Gap Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Olde Scotland Road

    827 ft · 28 sec · Olde Scotland Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward College Street

    914 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Walnut Bottom Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Bottom Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South West Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South West Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West North Street

    1331 ft · 44 sec · West North Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Hanover Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP

    3263 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    2841 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    99.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  23. 23

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Union 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
99.8 mi · 68%
Olde Scotland Road
25.7 mi · 17%
Black Gap Road
5.11 mi · 3%
I 76 East
4.42 mi · 3%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 3%
Harrisburg Pike
2.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

99.8 mi · 01h 47m

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
+29.5 mi
117.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colebrook
01h 30m from Mount Union
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Union 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 Union to Haverford?

The road trip is about 146.7 miles (236.1 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?

Colebrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.2 miles from Mount Union and 73.4 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 $21.17 one way or $42.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mount Union and Rain Showers near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Colebrook

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

13 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Middletown

19 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

27 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Union and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 117.21 mi (188.63 km).

Mount Union

#1 Mount Union

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,312
Coordinates39.9053700, -77.5030400
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Union (-77.50304, 39.90537)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.59 L · about $21.17
Round trip
$42.33
10.36 gal · 39.18 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.17 $42.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.82 $47.65
Premium $4.95 $25.66 $51.32
Diesel $5.98 $30.98 $61.95

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 Union and Haverford. The current time is 05:38:55.

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.