How far is Prospect, PA from Haverford, PA?
The driving distance from Prospect, PA to Haverford, PA is about 227.6 miles (366.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.3 miles (309.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prospect and Haverford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect and Haverford.
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Start on William Penn Avenue
1 km · 1 min · William Penn Avenue
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
106 m · 16 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1788 ft · 46 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Clinton Street
672 ft · 18 sec · Clinton Street
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Continue on Bedford Street
1176 ft · 26 sec · Bedford Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2266 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
1127 ft · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bedford Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bedford Street
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Continue on Scalp Avenue
651 ft · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue
44 m · 2 sec · Scalp Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue
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Continue on Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive
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Continue on Quaker Valley Road
14.2 mi · 21 min · Quaker Valley Road
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Take the ramp right
1770 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
87 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Business 220
1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
991 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
1696 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova
104 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto South Gulph Road
3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road
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Continue on West Montgomery Avenue
4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue
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Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road
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Turn left onto Winsor Lane
105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane
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Turn left
3 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prospect and Haverford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Prospect 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 Prospect to Haverford?
The road trip is about 227.6 miles (366.3 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?
Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.6 miles from Prospect and 114 miles from Haverford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.3 miles (309.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 7:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.81 one way or $65.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Prospect and Rain Showers near Haverford.
Stop Ideas Near Plainfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainfield.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Lewistown
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prospect and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 192.28 mi (309.44 km).
#1 Prospect
Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,112 |
| Coordinates | 40.3345200, -78.9122500 |
| Altitude | 438 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Haverford
A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,547 |
| Coordinates | 40.0131700, -75.2943500 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 366 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $32.81 | $65.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $36.93 | $73.86 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $39.78 | $79.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $48.02 | $96.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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