How far is Portage, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Portage, PA to Haverford, PA is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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
225.61 mi
04h 30m
Flight
180.13 mi
289.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.13 mi
Kilometers
289.89 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.61 mi
Kilometers
363.08 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 9:39 AM EDT
Return by in Portage
Sun, Apr 19, 2:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-04-19T05:08
Arrive Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 9:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 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
7:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portage
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
Carlisle
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Portage
112.7 mi
02h 15m
To Haverford
113 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Railroad Avenue

    16 m · 3 sec · South Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    575 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    2164 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Puritan Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Puritan Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Johnstown Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Johnstown Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Polecat Road

    4.8 mi · 12 min · Polecat Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dunnings Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Dunnings Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    2387 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  13. 13

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

    991 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 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 Portage 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 80%
Dunnings Highway
18.3 mi · 8%
Puritan Road
5 mi · 2%
Johnstown Road
4.95 mi · 2%
Polecat Road
4.79 mi · 2%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
180.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
02h 15m from Portage
Leave By
7:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Portage and Rain Showers near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.7 miles from Portage and 113 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 7:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.52 one way or $65.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Portage and Rain Showers near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

27 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

39 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 180.13 mi (289.89 km).

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#1 Portage

Home rule municipality in Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Population2,351
Coordinates40.3886800, -78.6722400
Altitude514
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-78.67224, 40.38868)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.96 gal
30.14 L · about $32.52
Round trip
$65.05
15.92 gal · 60.28 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.5 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $32.52 $65.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.61 $73.22
Premium $4.95 $39.43 $78.87
Diesel $5.98 $47.60 $95.20

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Portage and Haverford. The current time is 05:08:53.

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.