How far is Pottstown, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Pottstown, PA to Haverford, PA is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.42 mi
00h 39m
Flight
24.69 mi
39.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.69 mi
Kilometers
39.74 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.42 mi
Kilometers
48.95 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM EDT
Return by in Pottstown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pottstown
2026-04-23T04:04
Arrive Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pottstown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Perkiomen
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Pottstown
15.2 mi
00h 19m
To Haverford
15.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°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 Pottstown and Haverford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    80 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Queen Street

    76 m · 18 sec · Queen Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Hanover Street

    2702 ft · 2 min · South Hanover Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 422 East: King of Prussia

    925 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Bypass

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Pottstown Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Pottstown Expressway

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Pottstown Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  17. 17

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pottstown Expressway
13.9 mi · 46%
Pottstown Bypass
4.4 mi · 14%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 14%
Schuylkill Expressway
2.27 mi · 7%
County Line Expressway
2.25 mi · 7%
I 76 East
1.15 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pottstown Expressway

Continue on Pottstown Expressway

13.9 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perkiomen
00h 19m from Pottstown
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pottstown 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 Pottstown to Haverford?

The road trip is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Perkiomen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Pottstown and 15.2 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Perkiomen

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

10 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

19 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Ardmore

20 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

25 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pottstown and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 24.69 mi (39.74 km).

Pottstown

#1 Pottstown

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population22,580
Coordinates40.2453700, -75.6496300
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: East High Street (-75.649587, 40.245562)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.06 L · about $4.37
Round trip
$8.74
2.14 gal · 8.12 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.37 $8.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.92 $9.84
Premium $4.95 $5.30 $10.60
Diesel $5.98 $6.40 $12.80

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 Pottstown and Haverford. The current time is 04:04:29.

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.