How far is Southmont, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Southmont, PA to Haverford, PA is about 227.6 miles (366.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.5 miles (311.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
227.63 mi
04h 33m
Flight
193.51 mi
311.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.51 mi
Kilometers
311.42 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.63 mi
Kilometers
366.34 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 2:03 AM EDT
Return by in Southmont
Sun, Apr 19, 6:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southmont
2026-04-18T21:29
Arrive Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 2:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southmont
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
Plainfield
PA

Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Southmont
113.6 mi
02h 16m
To Haverford
114 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
51°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Olive Street

    994 ft · 27 sec · Olive Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Southmont Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Southmont Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1593 ft · 33 sec · Franklin Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Osborne Street

    2336 ft · 1 min · Osborne Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1161 ft · 30 sec · Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ohio Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Ohio Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Oakland Avenue

    3097 ft · 1 min · Oakland Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Penrod Street

    1089 ft · 33 sec · Penrod Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bedford Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bedford Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Scalp Avenue

    651 ft · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue

    44 m · 2 sec · Scalp Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Clear Shade Drive

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Quaker Valley Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Quaker Valley Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  27. 27

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  30. 30

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southmont 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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 80%
Quaker Valley Road
16.7 mi · 7%
Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi · 5%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 2%
I 76 East
4.27 mi · 2%
Scalp Avenue
3.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

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
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
193.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
02h 16m from Southmont
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Southmont and Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 227.6 miles (366.3 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.6 miles from Southmont and 114 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 193.5 miles (311.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.81 one way or $65.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Southmont and Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

47 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

58 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southmont and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 193.51 mi (311.42 km).

Southmont

#1 Southmont

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,048
Coordinates40.3106300, -78.9386400
Altitude485
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Southmont (-78.93864, 40.31063)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.03 gal
30.41 L · about $32.81
Round trip
$65.62
16.06 gal · 60.82 L
Estimated CO2
71.4 kg one way
Round trip: 142.7 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $32.81 $65.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.93 $73.86
Premium $4.95 $39.78 $79.56
Diesel $5.98 $48.02 $96.04

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 Southmont and Haverford. The current time is 21:29:53.

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.