How far is Porter, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Porter, PA to Haverford, PA is about 297.3 miles (478.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m 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
297.23 mi
05h 45m
Flight
213.32 mi
343.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.32 mi
Kilometers
343.3 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.23 mi
Kilometers
478.35 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 10:42 AM EDT
Return by in Porter
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Porter
2026-04-23T04:56
Arrive Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 10:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 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
5:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Porter
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
McEwensville
PA

Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Porter
148.4 mi
02h 52m
To Haverford
148.8 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S
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 Porter and Haverford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Porter Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Porter Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    5 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Mahoning Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Mahoning Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hampton Avenue

    1095 ft · 14 sec · Hampton Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Ridge Avenue

    13.4 mi · 17 min · Ridge Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sykes Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Sykes Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Blinker Parkway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Blinker Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

    159 m · 11 sec · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East DuBois Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East DuBois Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Bee Line Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    175.3 mi · 3 hr 11 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  19. 19

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  21. 21

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  22. 22

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

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

    159 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Conshohocken

    628 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Matsonford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Matsonford Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  29. 29

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Porter and Haverford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
175 mi · 59%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 25%
Ridge Avenue
13.4 mi · 5%
Porter Road
5.02 mi · 2%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 1%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

175 mi · 03h 11m

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
05h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84 mi
213.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McEwensville
02h 52m from Porter
Leave By
5:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Porter 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 Porter to Haverford?

The road trip is about 297.3 miles (478.4 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?

McEwensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.4 miles from Porter and 148.8 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 84 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 5:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.86 one way or $85.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McEwensville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

81 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Lewistown

84 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

90 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Porter and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 213.32 mi (343.3 km).

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#1 Porter

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,055
Coordinates40.9339500, -79.1686500
Altitude471
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Porter (-79.16865, 40.93395)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.49 gal
39.7 L · about $42.86
Round trip
$85.72
20.98 gal · 79.4 L
Estimated CO2
93.2 kg one way
Round trip: 186.4 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.86 $85.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.24 $96.49
Premium $4.95 $51.97 $103.93
Diesel $5.98 $62.73 $125.46

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 Porter and Haverford. The current time is 04:56:46.

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.