How far is Norwood, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Norwood, PA to Haverford, PA is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.12 mi
00h 30m
Flight
8.39 mi
13.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.39 mi
Kilometers
13.51 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.12 mi
Kilometers
27.56 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 10:43 PM EDT
Return by in Norwood
Sat, Apr 18, 11:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwood
2026-04-18T22:12
Arrive Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 10:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norwood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lawrence Park
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Norwood
6.2 mi
00h 15m
To Haverford
10.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
51°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norwood and Haverford.

  1. 1

    Start on Welcome Avenue

    659 ft · 31 sec · Welcome Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Welcome Avenue

    99 m · 16 sec · Welcome Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Amosland Road

    2375 ft · 1 min · West Amosland Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Holmes Road

    954 ft · 33 sec · Holmes Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard

    2177 ft · 1 min · Macdade Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kedron Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kedron Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Woodland Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Woodland Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sproul Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Sproul Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lawrence Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lawrence Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    744 ft · 24 sec · West Chester Pike

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lawrence Road

    1718 ft · 48 sec · Lawrence Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ellis Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Ellis Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Ardmore Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Ardmore Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Lancaster Avenue

    1014 ft · 42 sec · West Lancaster Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Woodside Road

    1152 ft · 47 sec · Woodside Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  17. 17

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwood 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
18 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Woodland Avenue
2.26 mi · 13%
West Ardmore Avenue
2.17 mi · 13%
Sproul Road
2.08 mi · 12%
Lawrence Road
1.82 mi · 11%
Kedron Avenue
1.08 mi · 6%
Ellis Road
1.07 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Woodland Avenue

Continue on Woodland Avenue

2.26 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
8.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence Park
00h 15m from Norwood
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Norwood and Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norwood to Haverford?

The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lawrence Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Norwood and 10.9 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Norwood and Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence Park

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 Lawrence Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 10.1 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 Lawrence Park.

RAIL

Ardmore

6 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

14 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Paoli

15 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

16 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwood and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 8.39 mi (13.51 km).

Norwood

#1 Norwood

Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,956
Coordinates39.8917800, -75.2996300
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Welcome Avenue (-75.299781, 39.891988)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.29 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.90
1.2 gal · 4.58 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.45 $4.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.76 $5.52
Premium $4.95 $2.97 $5.94
Diesel $5.98 $3.59 $7.18

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 Norwood and Haverford. The current time is 22:12:58.

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.