How far is North Buffalo, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from North Buffalo, PA to Haverford, PA is about 297.2 miles (478.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m 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
297.18 mi
05h 55m
Flight
231.57 mi
372.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.57 mi
Kilometers
372.68 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.18 mi
Kilometers
478.26 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Fri, Apr 17, 7:52 PM EDT
Return by in North Buffalo
Sat, Apr 18, 1:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Buffalo
2026-04-17T13:56
Arrive Haverford
Fri, Apr 17, 7:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 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
5:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Buffalo
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 North Buffalo
148.4 mi
02h 57m
To Haverford
148.8 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Buffalo and Haverford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Buffalo and Haverford.

  1. 1

    Start on Boarts Road

    23 m · 11 sec · Boarts Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Cadogan Slate Lick Road

    1976 ft · 39 sec · Cadogan Slate Lick Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1734 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue

    2383 ft · 47 sec · Prospect Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Ford City Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Ford City Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Hill Street

    2077 ft · 2 min · Hill Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Pleasantview Drive

    147 m · 30 sec · Pleasantview Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Indiana Road

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Indiana Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    18.5 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Benjamin Franklin Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Ben Franklin Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ben Franklin Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West High Street

    1 km · 2 min · West High Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive

    3067 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway

    1128 ft · 28 sec · Admiral Peary Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto US 22 East: Hollidaysburg

    1402 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2314 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  29. 29

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  33. 33

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  36. 36

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Buffalo 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
37 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 61%
Indiana Road
44.2 mi · 15%
I 99 South
27.6 mi · 9%
William Penn Highway
16.4 mi · 6%
Benjamin Franklin Highway
6.19 mi · 2%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

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
05h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.6 mi
231.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 57m from North Buffalo
Leave By
5:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Buffalo 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 North Buffalo to Haverford?

The road trip is about 297.2 miles (478.3 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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 148.4 miles from North Buffalo and 148.8 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.86 one way or $85.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers 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 North Buffalo and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 231.57 mi (372.68 km).

North Buffalo

#1 North Buffalo

Township of Pennsylvania

Population2,874
Coordinates40.7628400, -79.5836600
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: North Buffalo (-79.58366, 40.76284)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.49 gal
39.7 L · about $42.86
Round trip
$85.72
20.98 gal · 79.4 L
Estimated CO2
93.2 kg one way
Round trip: 186.4 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.86 $85.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.24 $96.49
Premium $4.95 $51.97 $103.93
Diesel $5.98 $62.73 $125.46

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between North Buffalo and Haverford. The current time is 13:56:53.

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.