How far is Red Lion, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Red Lion, PA to Haverford, PA is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.95 mi
00h 45m
Flight
22.53 mi
36.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.53 mi
Kilometers
36.26 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.95 mi
Kilometers
38.55 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 9:07 AM EDT
Return by in Red Lion
Sat, Apr 18, 9:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Lion
2026-04-18T08:21
Arrive Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 9:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Lion
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Willistown
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Red Lion
12.1 mi
00h 22m
To Haverford
11.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Lion and Haverford.

  1. 1

    Start on Conservatory Road

    7 m · 5 sec · Conservatory Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Street Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Street Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Street Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Street Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Street Road

    40 m · 5 sec · Street Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    5.4 mi · 9 min · West Chester Pike

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bryn Mawr Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Bryn Mawr Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sproul Road

    2098 ft · 40 sec · Sproul Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Darby Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Darby Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · College Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on East Railroad Avenue

    1711 ft · 43 sec · East Railroad Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Haverford Station Road

    1103 ft · 37 sec · Haverford Station Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue

    1853 ft · 52 sec · Montgomery Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  15. 15

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Lion 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
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Street Road
12.1 mi · 51%
West Chester Pike
5.43 mi · 23%
Bryn Mawr Avenue
2.15 mi · 9%
College Avenue
1.56 mi · 7%
Darby Road
1.46 mi · 6%
Sproul Road
0.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Street Road

Turn right onto Street Road

6.38 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willistown
00h 22m from Red Lion
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Red Lion and Mostly Sunny near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Red Lion to Haverford?

The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Willistown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Red Lion and 11.9 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Red Lion and Mostly Sunny near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Willistown

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

9 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

13 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Ardmore

18 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

19 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Lion and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 22.53 mi (36.26 km).

Red Lion

#1 Red Lion

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population6,309
Coordinates39.8781700, -75.6816000
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Conservatory Road (-75.681543, 39.878173)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.2 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.95
1.7 gal · 6.4 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.47 $6.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.91 $7.82
Premium $4.95 $4.21 $8.42
Diesel $5.98 $5.08 $10.17

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Lion and Haverford. The current time is 08:21:49.

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.