How far is Orchard Hills, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Orchard Hills, PA to Haverford, PA is about 291.5 miles (469.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.7 miles (364.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m 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
291.52 mi
05h 36m
Flight
226.73 mi
364.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.73 mi
Kilometers
364.89 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.52 mi
Kilometers
469.15 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Thu, Apr 16, 2:37 AM EDT
Return by in Orchard Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 8:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orchard Hills
2026-04-15T21:00
Arrive Haverford
Thu, Apr 16, 2:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 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
5:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orchard Hills
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Orchard Hills
145.5 mi
02h 48m
To Haverford
146 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orchard Hills and Haverford.

  1. 1

    Start on Florida Avenue

    25 m · 8 sec · Florida Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 66

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Route 66

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 66

    12.1 mi · 20 min · State Route 66

  5. 5

    Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton

    1360 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton

    1490 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

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

    1238 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    903 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

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

    2088 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    252 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  19. 19

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orchard Hills 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 86%
State Route 66
14.4 mi · 5%
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
12.2 mi · 4%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 1%
I 76 East
3.88 mi · 1%
1st Street
2.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

252 mi · 04h 35m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.8 mi
226.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 48m from Orchard Hills
Leave By
5:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Orchard Hills and Partly Cloudy near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orchard Hills to Haverford?

The road trip is about 291.5 miles (469.2 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.5 miles from Orchard Hills and 146 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 226.7 miles (364.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.8 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 5:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.04 one way or $84.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Orchard Hills and Partly Cloudy near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orchard Hills and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 226.73 mi (364.89 km).

Orchard Hills

#1 Orchard Hills

Census designated place

Population1,952
Coordinates40.5861800, -79.5314300
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Orchard Hills (-79.53143, 40.58618)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.29 gal
38.94 L · about $42.04
Round trip
$84.09
20.58 gal · 77.88 L
Estimated CO2
91.4 kg one way
Round trip: 182.9 kg / 403 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.04 $84.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.32 $94.65
Premium $4.95 $50.98 $101.95
Diesel $5.98 $61.53 $123.07

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Orchard Hills and Haverford. The current time is 21:00:43.

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.