How far is Port Carbon, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Port Carbon, PA to Haverford, PA is about 89.5 miles (144 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
89.5 mi
01h 54m
Flight
65.95 mi
106.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.95 mi
Kilometers
106.13 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.5 mi
Kilometers
144.04 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM EDT
Return by in Port Carbon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Carbon
2026-04-23T02:35
Arrive Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Carbon
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
Ancient Oaks
PA

Census designated place

From Port Carbon
44.7 mi
00h 57m
To Haverford
44.8 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Carbon and Haverford.

  1. 1

    Start on Lawton Street

    36 m · 7 sec · Lawton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    64 m · 15 sec · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Pike Street

    1056 ft · 34 sec · Pike Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Coal Street

    1081 ft · 19 sec · Coal Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Weigand Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Weigand Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Mauch Chunk Street

    2028 ft · 41 sec · Mauch Chunk Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1089 ft · 16 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  10. 10

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton

    2404 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  18. 18

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  20. 20

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  21. 21

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Valley Forge

    159 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Conshohocken

    628 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Matsonford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Matsonford Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  28. 28

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Carbon 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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.4 mi · 42%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 24%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 12%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 5%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 4%
Route 61 South
3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
65.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ancient Oaks
00h 57m from Port Carbon
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Port Carbon and Mostly Clear near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Carbon to Haverford?

The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Ancient Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Port Carbon and 44.8 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Carbon and Mostly Clear near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Ancient Oaks

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

57 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

59 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

61 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Carbon and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 65.95 mi (106.13 km).

Port Carbon

#1 Port Carbon

Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population1,769
Coordinates40.6964800, -76.1688300
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Carbon (-76.16883, 40.69648)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.96 L · about $12.91
Round trip
$25.82
6.32 gal · 23.92 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.91 $25.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.53 $29.07
Premium $4.95 $15.65 $31.31
Diesel $5.98 $18.90 $37.79

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 Port Carbon and Haverford. The current time is 02:35:53.

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.