How far is Roaring Spring, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Roaring Spring, PA to Haverford, PA is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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
208.53 mi
04h 09m
Flight
164.98 mi
265.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.98 mi
Kilometers
265.51 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.53 mi
Kilometers
335.59 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Return by in Roaring Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roaring Spring
2026-04-22T22:25
Arrive Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 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
8:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roaring Spring
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
Mechanicsburg
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Roaring Spring
104.1 mi
02h 04m
To Haverford
104.4 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roaring Spring and Haverford.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodbury Pike

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Woodbury Pike

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    2474 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Woodbury Pike

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Woodbury Pike

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Raystown Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Raystown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Raystown Road

    119 m · 6 sec · Raystown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Bud Shuster Bypass

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Bud Shuster Bypass

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward US 30 East: Breezewood

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Everett Bypass

    2974 ft · 48 sec · Everett Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

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

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2527 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    165.3 mi · 2 hr 59 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  20. 20

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roaring Spring 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
165 mi · 79%
Woodbury Pike
15.2 mi · 7%
Lincoln Highway
7.17 mi · 3%
Raystown Road
6.17 mi · 3%
I 76 East
4.36 mi · 2%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

165 mi · 02h 59m

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
165 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsburg
02h 04m from Roaring Spring
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Roaring Spring and Chance Rain Showers near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roaring Spring to Haverford?

The road trip is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from Roaring Spring and 104.4 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 165 miles (265.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.07 one way or $60.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Roaring Spring and Chance Rain Showers near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

12 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

24 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

34 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

45 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roaring Spring and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 164.98 mi (265.51 km).

Roaring Spring

#1 Roaring Spring

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,399
Coordinates40.3359100, -78.3908500
Altitude398
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Roaring Spring (-78.39085, 40.33591)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.36 gal
27.85 L · about $30.07
Round trip
$60.15
14.72 gal · 55.7 L
Estimated CO2
65.4 kg one way
Round trip: 130.8 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.07 $60.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.85 $67.70
Premium $4.95 $36.46 $72.92
Diesel $5.98 $44.01 $88.03

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 Roaring Spring and Haverford. The current time is 22:25:20.

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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.