How far is Swissvale, PA from Haverford, PA?
The driving distance from Swissvale, PA to Haverford, PA is about 288.8 miles (464.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swissvale and Haverford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swissvale and Haverford.
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Start on Columbia Avenue
18 m · 7 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Turn left onto Westmoreland Avenue
995 ft · 49 sec · Westmoreland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Braddock Avenue
156 m · 21 sec · South Braddock Avenue
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Continue on South Braddock Avenue
2057 ft · 52 sec · South Braddock Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
962 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
7.7 mi · 11 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
1696 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova
104 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto South Gulph Road
3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road
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Continue on West Montgomery Avenue
4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue
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Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road
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Turn left onto Winsor Lane
105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane
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Turn left
3 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Swissvale and Haverford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 04h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Swissvale and Mostly Clear near Haverford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Swissvale to Haverford?
The road trip is about 288.8 miles (464.7 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?
Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.2 miles from Swissvale and 144.5 miles from Haverford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 7:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.64 one way or $83.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Swissvale and Mostly Clear near Haverford.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swissvale and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 243.71 mi (392.21 km).
#1 Swissvale
Borough in Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,590 |
| Coordinates | 40.4236800, -79.8828300 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Haverford
A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,547 |
| Coordinates | 40.0131700, -75.2943500 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 465 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $41.64 | $83.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.86 | $93.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $50.48 | $100.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $60.94 | $121.87 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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