How far is Rockdale, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Rockdale, PA to Haverford, PA is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
14.78 mi
00h 30m
Flight
11.56 mi
18.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.56 mi
Kilometers
18.61 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.78 mi
Kilometers
23.78 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 10:36 PM EDT
Return by in Rockdale
Sat, Apr 18, 11:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockdale
2026-04-18T22:05
Arrive Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 10:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rockdale
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
Lawrence Park
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Rockdale
7.4 mi
00h 15m
To Haverford
7.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
51°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Convent Road

    2446 ft · 2 min · Convent Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lungren Road

    1138 ft · 53 sec · Lungren Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lenni Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lenni Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto South Pennell Road

    3144 ft · 54 sec · South Pennell Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Baltimore Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Baltimore Pike

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Media Bypass

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Media Bypass

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Plymouth Meeting, Chester

    1412 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    760 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 476 North

    2061 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Broomall, Upper Darby

    1274 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    1432 ft · 40 sec · West Chester Pike

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lawrence Road

    1718 ft · 46 sec · Lawrence Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ellis Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Ellis Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Ardmore Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Ardmore Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Lancaster Avenue

    1014 ft · 42 sec · West Lancaster Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Woodside Road

    1152 ft · 47 sec · Woodside Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  19. 19

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockdale 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
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
135.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Media Bypass
3.42 mi · 23%
Mid-County Expressway
3.04 mi · 21%
West Ardmore Avenue
2.17 mi · 15%
Ellis Road
1.07 mi · 7%
Baltimore Pike
0.96 mi · 7%
Lenni Road
0.72 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Media Bypass

Keep slight right to continue on Media Bypass

3.42 mi · 00h 05m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence Park
00h 15m from Rockdale
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Rockdale and Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockdale to Haverford?

The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Lawrence Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Rockdale and 7.4 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rockdale and Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lawrence Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 10.2 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 10.1 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawrence Park.

RAIL

Ardmore

6 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

14 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Paoli

15 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

16 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockdale and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 11.56 mi (18.61 km).

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#1 Rockdale

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population1,430
Coordinates39.8878900, -75.4390900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockdale (-75.43909, 39.88789)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.97 L · about $2.12
Round trip
$4.25
1.04 gal · 3.94 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.12 $4.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.39 $4.78
Premium $4.95 $2.58 $5.15
Diesel $5.98 $3.11 $6.22

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockdale and Haverford. The current time is 22:05:26.

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.