How far is South Pottstown, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from South Pottstown, PA to Haverford, PA is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.96 mi
00h 47m
Flight
24.49 mi
39.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.49 mi
Kilometers
39.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.96 mi
Kilometers
48.21 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 10:32 AM EDT
Return by in South Pottstown
Sun, Apr 19, 11:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Pottstown
2026-04-19T09:44
Arrive Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 10:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Pottstown
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
Perkiomen
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From South Pottstown
15 mi
00h 23m
To Haverford
15 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Pottstown and Haverford.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    50 m · 13 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Hanover Street

    814 ft · 24 sec · South Hanover Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 422 East: King of Prussia

    925 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Bypass

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Pottstown Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on Pottstown Expressway

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Pottstown Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  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 · 9 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 South Pottstown 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pottstown Expressway
13.9 mi · 46%
Pottstown Bypass
4.4 mi · 15%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 14%
Schuylkill Expressway
2.27 mi · 8%
County Line Expressway
2.25 mi · 8%
I 76 East
1.15 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pottstown Expressway

Continue on Pottstown Expressway

13.9 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perkiomen
00h 23m from South Pottstown
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving South Pottstown and Rain Showers near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Pottstown to Haverford?

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Perkiomen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from South Pottstown and 15 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around South Pottstown and Rain Showers near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Perkiomen

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

10 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
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Exton

19 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
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Ardmore

20 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

25 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Pottstown and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 24.49 mi (39.41 km).

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#1 South Pottstown

Census designated place

Population2,081
Coordinates40.2395400, -75.6510200
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: South Pottstown (-75.65102, 40.23954)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4 L · about $4.33
Round trip
$8.66
2.12 gal · 8 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.33 $8.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.87 $9.75
Premium $4.95 $5.25 $10.50
Diesel $5.98 $6.34 $12.68

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 South Pottstown and Haverford. The current time is 09:44:54.

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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.