How far is Rye, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Rye, PA to Haverford, PA is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
96.62 mi
02h 09m
Flight
73.1 mi
117.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.1 mi
Kilometers
117.64 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.62 mi
Kilometers
155.49 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 1:11 AM EDT
Return by in Rye
Sat, Apr 18, 3:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rye
2026-04-17T23:01
Arrive Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 1:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rye
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Adamstown
PA

Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands

From Rye
48.2 mi
01h 04m
To Haverford
48.3 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hess Farm Road

    2869 ft · 1 min · Hess Farm Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Honey Valley Road

    134 m · 13 sec · Honey Valley Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Ferree Hill Road

    3024 ft · 1 min · Ferree Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Ironstone Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ironstone Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Queen Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Queen Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 83 North: Harrisburg

    1310 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 462

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on North Hills Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Hills Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    22.8 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.4 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  24. 24

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rye 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.4 mi · 41%
US 222 North
15.8 mi · 16%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 4%
I 76 East
3.88 mi · 4%
I 83 North
3 mi · 3%
South Queen Street
1.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

39.4 mi · 00h 42m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
73.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamstown
01h 04m from Rye
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rye and Partly Cloudy near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Rye and 48.3 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.93 one way or $27.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rye and Partly Cloudy near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Adamstown

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

30 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

33 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Coatesville

35 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

40 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rye and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 73.1 mi (117.64 km).

Rye

#1 Rye

Township in southeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania

Population2,374
Coordinates39.8781600, -76.6630200
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Rye (-76.66302, 39.87816)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.91 L · about $13.93
Round trip
$27.87
6.82 gal · 25.82 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.93 $27.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.68 $31.37
Premium $4.95 $16.89 $33.79
Diesel $5.98 $20.39 $40.78

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 Rye and Haverford. The current time is 23:01:46.

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.