How far is Shiremanstown, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Shiremanstown, PA to Haverford, PA is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.9 miles (143 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
98.85 mi
01h 59m
Flight
88.86 mi
143.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.86 mi
Kilometers
143.01 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.85 mi
Kilometers
159.09 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Thu, Apr 16, 11:33 AM EDT
Return by in Shiremanstown
Thu, Apr 16, 1:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shiremanstown
2026-04-16T09:34
Arrive Haverford
Thu, Apr 16, 11:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shiremanstown
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
Adamstown
PA

Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands

From Shiremanstown
49.3 mi
00h 59m
To Haverford
49.5 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1912 ft · 48 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Simpson Ferry Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Simpson Ferry Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Gettysburg Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Gettysburg Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Carlisle Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Carlisle Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 83 South: York

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  16. 16

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shiremanstown 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
83.6 mi · 85%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 4%
I 76 East
3.88 mi · 4%
I 83 South
1.52 mi · 2%
Carlisle Road
1.49 mi · 2%
I 76
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

83.6 mi · 01h 30m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
88.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamstown
00h 59m from Shiremanstown
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Shiremanstown 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 Shiremanstown to Haverford?

The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 49.3 miles from Shiremanstown and 49.5 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 88.9 miles (143 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.26 one way or $28.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Shiremanstown and Mostly Sunny 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 Shiremanstown and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 88.86 mi (143.01 km).

Shiremanstown

#1 Shiremanstown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,641
Coordinates40.2234200, -76.9535900
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Shiremanstown (-76.95359, 40.22342)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.2 L · about $14.26
Round trip
$28.52
6.98 gal · 26.4 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.26 $28.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.05 $32.10
Premium $4.95 $17.29 $34.58
Diesel $5.98 $20.87 $41.74

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Shiremanstown and Haverford. The current time is 09:34:03.

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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.