How far is Sparta, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Sparta, PA to Haverford, PA is about 314.7 miles (506.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
314.73 mi
06h 16m
Flight
265.82 mi
427.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.82 mi
Kilometers
427.79 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.73 mi
Kilometers
506.51 km
Drive Time
06h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Thu, Apr 16, 3:38 AM EDT
Return by in Sparta
Thu, Apr 16, 9:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sparta
2026-04-15T21:22
Arrive Haverford
Thu, Apr 16, 3:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:16 PM to 1:46 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sparta
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Sparta
157.1 mi
03h 08m
To Haverford
157.6 mi
03h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McCormick Lane

    86 m · 16 sec · McCormick Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on McCormick Lane

    25 m · 8 sec · McCormick Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Prosperity Pike

    1198 ft · 29 sec · Prosperity Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sparta Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Sparta Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sparta Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Sparta Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Prosperity Pike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Prosperity Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Park Avenue

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Park Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Maiden Street

    2202 ft · 1 min · West Maiden Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1007 ft · 30 sec · South Jefferson Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Beau Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Beau Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Clare Drive

    66 m · 5 sec · Clare Drive

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    620 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    38.2 mi · 53 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

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

    2088 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    252 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  22. 22

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  25. 25

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sparta 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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 80%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
38.2 mi · 12%
Park Avenue
7.4 mi · 2%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 1%
I 76 East
3.88 mi · 1%
Sparta Road
2.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

252 mi · 04h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.9 mi
265.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
03h 08m from Sparta
Leave By
11:28 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sparta and Partly Cloudy near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 314.7 miles (506.5 km) and usually takes 06h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.1 miles from Sparta and 157.6 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.40 one way or $90.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sparta and Partly Cloudy near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sparta and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 265.82 mi (427.79 km).

Sparta

#1 Sparta

Township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,708
Coordinates40.0286800, -80.3186800
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Sparta (-80.31868, 40.02868)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.11 gal
42.04 L · about $45.40
Round trip
$90.79
22.22 gal · 84.08 L
Estimated CO2
98.7 kg one way
Round trip: 197.5 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.40 $90.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.09 $102.19
Premium $4.95 $55.04 $110.08
Diesel $5.98 $66.44 $132.88

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 Sparta and Haverford. The current time is 21:22:28.

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.