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

The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Haverford, PA is about 290.1 miles (466.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242 miles (389.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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
290.06 mi
04h 31m
Flight
241.97 mi
389.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.97 mi
Kilometers
389.42 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.06 mi
Kilometers
466.8 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 8:02 AM EDT
Return by in Penn Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 12:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penn Hills
2026-04-18T03:30
Arrive Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 8:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 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
7:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Penn 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 Penn Hills
144.9 mi
02h 15m
To Haverford
145.2 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sylvan Avenue

    41 m · 11 sec · Sylvan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mount Avenue

    158 m · 25 sec · Mount Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Verona Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Verona Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Coal Hollow Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Coal Hollow Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Coal Hollow Road

    722 ft · 14 sec · Old Coal Hollow Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Beulah Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Beulah Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  20. 20

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Penn 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 93%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
4.87 mi · 2%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 1%
I 76 East
4.04 mi · 1%
Verona Road
2.12 mi · 1%
Beulah Road
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

271 mi · 04h 55m

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
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.1 mi
242 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 15m from Penn Hills
Leave By
7:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Penn Hills and Mostly Sunny near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 290.1 miles (466.8 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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 144.9 miles from Penn Hills and 145.2 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 242 miles (389.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 7:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.80 one way or $83.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Penn Hills and Mostly Sunny 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 Penn Hills and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 241.97 mi (389.42 km).

Penn Hills

#1 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,517
Coordinates40.5011800, -79.8392200
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Sylvan Avenue (-79.839476, 40.501166)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.23 gal
38.74 L · about $41.80
Round trip
$83.60
20.46 gal · 77.48 L
Estimated CO2
90.9 kg one way
Round trip: 181.8 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.80 $83.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.05 $94.10
Premium $4.95 $50.68 $101.36
Diesel $5.98 $61.18 $122.35

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Penn Hills and Haverford. The current time is 03:30:34.

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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.