How far is Old Forge, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Old Forge, PA to Haverford, PA is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
157.32 mi
02h 40m
Flight
117.04 mi
188.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.04 mi
Kilometers
188.36 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.32 mi
Kilometers
253.19 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM EDT
Return by in Old Forge
Thu, Apr 23, 7:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Old Forge
2026-04-23T01:58
Arrive Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Old Forge
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
Elizabethtown
PA

Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Old Forge
77.8 mi
01h 20m
To Haverford
79.5 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Old Forge and Haverford.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Forge Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Old Forge Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mentzer Gap Road

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Mentzer Gap Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Beartown Road

    68 m · 14 sec · Beartown Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Buchanan Trail East

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Buchanan Trail East

  5. 5

    Continue on Waynesboro Pike

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Waynesboro Pike

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Orchard Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Orchard Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tract Road

    124 m · 12 sec · Tract Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Boyle Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Boyle Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Emmitsburg Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Emmitsburg Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1592 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    35.3 mi · 44 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia

    3275 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    90 mi · 1 hr 36 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 Old Forge 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
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
90 mi · 57%
Emmitsburg Road
38.7 mi · 25%
Waynesboro Pike
6.11 mi · 4%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 3%
I 76 East
4.17 mi · 3%
Old Forge Road
3.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

90 mi · 01h 36m

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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
117.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
01h 20m from Old Forge
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Old Forge and Sunny near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Old Forge to Haverford?

The road trip is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.8 miles from Old Forge and 79.5 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.68 one way or $45.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Old Forge and Sunny near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

1 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Middletown

12 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

26 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Old Forge and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 117.04 mi (188.36 km).

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#1 Old Forge

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population7,838
Coordinates39.7945400, -77.4841600
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Forge Road (-77.484745, 39.794828)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.55 gal
21.01 L · about $22.68
Round trip
$45.35
11.1 gal · 42.02 L
Estimated CO2
49.3 kg one way
Round trip: 98.6 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.68 $45.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.52 $51.05
Premium $4.95 $27.49 $54.99
Diesel $5.98 $33.19 $66.38

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 Old Forge and Haverford. The current time is 01:58:11.

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.