How far is Slippery Rock, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Slippery Rock, PA to Haverford, PA is about 340 miles (547.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.4 miles (419 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
340.02 mi
05h 24m
Flight
260.34 mi
418.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.34 mi
Kilometers
418.97 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
340.02 mi
Kilometers
547.21 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM EDT
Return by in Slippery Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Slippery Rock
2026-04-23T01:59
Arrive Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 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
6:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Slippery Rock
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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Slippery Rock
169.8 mi
02h 42m
To Haverford
170.2 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Slippery Rock and Haverford.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    13 m · 9 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto New Castle Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · New Castle Street

  3. 3

    Continue on New Castle Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · New Castle Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    821 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    25.6 mi · 28 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike

    2944 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    2328 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    298.7 mi · 5 hr 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Slippery Rock and Haverford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
299 mi · 88%
New Castle Road
29.3 mi · 9%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 1%
I 76 East
4.23 mi · 1%
Youngstown Ohio
0.78 mi
New Castle Street
0.66 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

299 mi · 05h 25m

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
05h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.6 mi
260.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 42m from Slippery Rock
Leave By
6:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Slippery Rock and Sunny near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Slippery Rock to Haverford?

The road trip is about 340 miles (547.2 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?

Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.8 miles from Slippery Rock and 170.2 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 260.4 miles (419 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.6 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 6:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.03 one way or $98.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Slippery Rock and Sunny near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Slippery Rock and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 260.34 mi (418.97 km).

Slippery Rock

#1 Slippery Rock

Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,508
Coordinates41.0639500, -80.0564500
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-80.05639, 41.063989)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 547 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12 gal
45.42 L · about $49.03
Round trip
$98.06
24 gal · 90.84 L
Estimated CO2
106.6 kg one way
Round trip: 213.3 kg / 470 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $49.03 $98.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $55.19 $110.38
Premium $4.95 $59.45 $118.90
Diesel $5.98 $71.76 $143.52

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 Slippery Rock and Haverford. The current time is 01:59:25.

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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.