How far is New Britain, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from New Britain, PA to Haverford, PA is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
29.18 mi
00h 45m
Flight
20.64 mi
33.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.64 mi
Kilometers
33.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.18 mi
Kilometers
46.96 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:11 PM EDT
Return by in New Britain
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Britain
2026-04-22T22:26
Arrive Haverford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Britain
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
Blue Bell
PA

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States

From New Britain
12.8 mi
00h 22m
To Haverford
16.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Britain and Haverford.

  1. 1

    Start on East Butler Avenue

    3.5 mi · 7 min · East Butler Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Doylestown Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Doylestown Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bethlehem Pike

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Bethlehem Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on North Bethlehem Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Bethlehem Pike

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Penllyn Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Penllyn Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Penllyn Pike

    2492 ft · 52 sec · Penllyn Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Penllyn Blue Bell Pike

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Penllyn Blue Bell Pike

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Stenton Avenue

    2359 ft · 50 sec · Stenton Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Walton Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Walton Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Germantown Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Germantown Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on West Germantown Pike

    99 m · 6 sec · West Germantown Pike

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    2428 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

  14. 14

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

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

    159 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Conshohocken

    628 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Matsonford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Matsonford Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  21. 21

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Britain and Haverford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 15%
Bethlehem Pike
3.47 mi · 12%
East Butler Avenue
3.46 mi · 12%
Mid-County Expressway
3.15 mi · 11%
Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
2.22 mi · 8%
Penllyn Pike
1.65 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

West Montgomery Avenue

Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

4.29 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blue Bell
00h 22m from New Britain
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Britain and Chance Rain Showers near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Britain to Haverford?

The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Blue Bell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from New Britain and 16.3 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.21 one way or $8.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Britain and Chance Rain Showers near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Blue Bell

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Blue Bell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 14.8 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue Bell.

RAIL

Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

20 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Paoli

22 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

23 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 20.64 mi (33.21 km).

New Britain

#1 New Britain

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population2,950
Coordinates40.2990000, -75.1810100
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: East Butler Avenue (-75.181381, 40.299415)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.9 L · about $4.21
Round trip
$8.42
2.06 gal · 7.8 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.21 $8.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.74 $9.47
Premium $4.95 $5.10 $10.21
Diesel $5.98 $6.16 $12.32

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 New Britain and Haverford. The current time is 22:26:08.

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.