How far is Shillington, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Shillington, PA to Haverford, PA is about 51 miles (82.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
51.01 mi
01h 02m
Flight
40.87 mi
65.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.87 mi
Kilometers
65.78 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.01 mi
Kilometers
82.09 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sun, May 24, 11:53 PM EDT
Return by in Shillington
Mon, May 25, 12:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shillington
2026-05-24T22:51
Arrive Haverford
Sun, May 24, 11:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shillington
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
East Nantmeal
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Shillington
25.4 mi
00h 31m
To Haverford
25.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph E
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Reading Avenue

    111 m · 18 sec · Reading Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Waverly Street

    2961 ft · 2 min · North Waverly Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Philadelphia Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Philadelphia Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Morgantown Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Morgantown Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 176 South: PA Turnpike, Morgantown

    2231 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Morgantown Expressway

  8. 8

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

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  17. 17

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shillington 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
27.5 mi · 54%
Morgantown Expressway
8.59 mi · 17%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 8%
I 76 East
3.88 mi · 8%
Philadelphia Avenue
2.03 mi · 4%
Morgantown Road
1.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

27.5 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Nantmeal
00h 31m from Shillington
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Shillington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51 miles (82.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

East Nantmeal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Shillington and 25.6 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Shillington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near East Nantmeal

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

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

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Downingtown

13 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
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Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
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Coatesville

17 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

23 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shillington and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 40.87 mi (65.78 km).

Shillington

#1 Shillington

Village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK

Population5,300
Coordinates40.3078700, -75.9654900
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading Avenue (-75.96551, 40.307883)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.81 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.71
3.6 gal · 13.62 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.35 $14.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.28 $16.56
Premium $4.95 $8.92 $17.83
Diesel $5.98 $10.76 $21.53

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Shillington and Haverford. The current time is 22:51:35.

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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.