How far is Sykesville, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Sykesville, PA to Haverford, PA is about 270.5 miles (435.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.7 miles (319.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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
270.49 mi
05h 06m
Flight
198.62 mi
319.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.62 mi
Kilometers
319.65 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.49 mi
Kilometers
435.31 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 3:13 AM EDT
Return by in Sykesville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sykesville
2026-04-18T22:06
Arrive Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 3:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 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
6:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sykesville
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
Danville
PA

Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Sykesville
135.1 mi
02h 33m
To Haverford
135.4 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
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 Sykesville and Haverford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Park Street

    18 m · 6 sec · South Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1588 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sykes Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Sykes Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Blinker Parkway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Blinker Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

    159 m · 11 sec · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East DuBois Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East DuBois Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Bee Line Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    175.3 mi · 3 hr 11 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  17. 17

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  18. 18

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Valley Forge

    159 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Conshohocken

    628 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Matsonford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Matsonford Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 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 Sykesville and Haverford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
175 mi · 65%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 28%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 2%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 1%
Blinker Parkway
2.79 mi · 1%
East DuBois Avenue
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

175 mi · 03h 11m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.8 mi
198.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 33m from Sykesville
Leave By
6:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Sykesville 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 Sykesville to Haverford?

The road trip is about 270.5 miles (435.3 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.1 miles from Sykesville and 135.4 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 198.7 miles (319.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.8 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 6:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.98 one way or $77.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

69 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

77 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

81 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

86 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sykesville and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 198.62 mi (319.65 km).

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#1 Sykesville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,107
Coordinates41.0503400, -78.8222500
Altitude415
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Sykesville (-78.82225, 41.05034)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 435 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.54 gal
36.13 L · about $38.98
Round trip
$77.96
19.08 gal · 72.26 L
Estimated CO2
84.8 kg one way
Round trip: 169.6 kg / 374 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $38.98 $77.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.87 $87.75
Premium $4.95 $47.26 $94.52
Diesel $5.98 $57.05 $114.10

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 Sykesville and Haverford. The current time is 22:06:48.

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.