How far is Plum, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Plum, PA to Haverford, PA is about 285.7 miles (459.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m 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
285.74 mi
04h 38m
Flight
237.29 mi
381.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.29 mi
Kilometers
381.88 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.74 mi
Kilometers
459.85 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM EDT
Return by in Plum
Thu, Apr 23, 8:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plum
2026-04-22T22:57
Arrive Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 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
7:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plum
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 Plum
142.7 mi
02h 19m
To Haverford
143 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Windsor Court

    94 m · 16 sec · Windsor Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stirling Drive

    740 ft · 34 sec · Stirling Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Leechburg Road

    2013 ft · 1 min · Old Leechburg Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto New Texas Road

    717 ft · 13 sec · New Texas Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Center New Texas Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Center New Texas Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Saltsburg Road

    917 ft · 26 sec · Saltsburg Road

  7. 7

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

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Center Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Mosside Boulevard

    2225 ft · 51 sec · Mosside Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto Daugherty Drive

    56 m · 12 sec · Daugherty Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right

    128 m · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    885 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  22. 22

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plum 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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 95%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 2%
I 76 East
4.04 mi · 1%
Center Road
2.11 mi · 1%
Center New Texas Road
1.42 mi
South Gulph Road
0.58 mi
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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.4 mi
237.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 19m from Plum
Leave By
7:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plum and Chance Rain Showers near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 285.7 miles (459.8 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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 142.7 miles from Plum and 143 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 7:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.19 one way or $82.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Plum and Chance Rain Showers 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 Plum and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 237.29 mi (381.88 km).

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#1 Plum

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population26,993
Coordinates40.5003500, -79.7494900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Windsor Court (-79.749451, 40.500346)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 460 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.08 gal
38.17 L · about $41.19
Round trip
$82.37
20.16 gal · 76.34 L
Estimated CO2
89.6 kg one way
Round trip: 179.2 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.19 $82.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.36 $92.72
Premium $4.95 $49.94 $99.87
Diesel $5.98 $60.28 $120.56

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 Plum and Haverford. The current time is 22:57:46.

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.