How far is Pitcairn, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Pitcairn, PA to Haverford, PA is about 279.2 miles (449.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.1 miles (383.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
279.25 mi
04h 35m
Flight
238.1 mi
383.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.1 mi
Kilometers
383.18 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.25 mi
Kilometers
449.41 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 AM EDT
Return by in Pitcairn
Sat, Apr 18, 9:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pitcairn
2026-04-18T00:24
Arrive Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
7:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pitcairn
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Pitcairn
139.2 mi
02h 17m
To Haverford
140 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 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 Pitcairn and Haverford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Avenue

    148 m · 29 sec · Center Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broadway Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Broadway Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Tri Boro Expressway

    873 ft · 19 sec · Tri Boro Expressway

  4. 4

    Continue on 5th Street

    1463 ft · 34 sec · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Brinton Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Brinton Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Water Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2436 ft · 58 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1057 ft · 27 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    641 ft · 18 sec · Chestnut Street

  10. 10

    Continue on 10th Street

    1186 ft · 35 sec · 10th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    259.6 mi · 4 hr 43 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 Pitcairn 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
260 mi · 93%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 2%
I 76 East
4.22 mi · 2%
Brinton Avenue
3.7 mi · 1%
Water Street
1.67 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
1.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

260 mi · 04h 43m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.1 mi
238.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 17m from Pitcairn
Leave By
7:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pitcairn 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 Pitcairn to Haverford?

The road trip is about 279.2 miles (449.4 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.2 miles from Pitcairn and 140 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 238.1 miles (383.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 7:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.25 one way or $80.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pitcairn and Mostly Sunny near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pitcairn and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 238.1 mi (383.18 km).

Pitcairn

#1 Pitcairn

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,136
Coordinates40.4031200, -79.7781000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Avenue (-79.778236, 40.403097)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 449 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.85 gal
37.3 L · about $40.25
Round trip
$80.49
19.7 gal · 74.6 L
Estimated CO2
87.5 kg one way
Round trip: 175.1 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.25 $80.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.30 $90.60
Premium $4.95 $48.80 $97.59
Diesel $5.98 $58.90 $117.81

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 Pitcairn and Haverford. The current time is 00:24:47.

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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.