How far is Tamaqua, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Tamaqua, PA to Haverford, PA is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
78.65 mi
01h 35m
Flight
64.78 mi
104.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.78 mi
Kilometers
104.26 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.65 mi
Kilometers
126.57 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM EDT
Return by in Tamaqua
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tamaqua
2026-04-22T23:01
Arrive Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tamaqua
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Emmaus
PA

Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From Tamaqua
38.9 mi
00h 47m
To Haverford
39.8 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mauch Chunk Street

    582 ft · 29 sec · Mauch Chunk Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

    149 m · 21 sec · Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Broad Street

    103 m · 20 sec · East Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Center Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Penn Pike

    17.5 mi · 24 min · West Penn Pike

  6. 6

    Turn right

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Tilghman Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Tilghman Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 22 East: Allentown

    552 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    944 ft · 15 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton

    2404 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  16. 16

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

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

    159 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Conshohocken

    628 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Matsonford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Matsonford Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  23. 23

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tamaqua 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.4 mi · 48%
West Penn Pike
17.5 mi · 22%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 5%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 4%
Tilghman Street
2.49 mi · 3%
Center Street
1.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
64.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmaus
00h 47m from Tamaqua
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Tamaqua and Chance Rain Showers near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Emmaus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Tamaqua and 39.8 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Tamaqua and Chance Rain Showers near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Emmaus

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

55 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

62 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tamaqua and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 64.78 mi (104.26 km).

Tamaqua

#1 Tamaqua

Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population6,633
Coordinates40.7973100, -75.9693700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Mauch Chunk Street (-75.969404, 40.797314)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.51 L · about $11.36
Round trip
$22.72
5.56 gal · 21.02 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.36 $22.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.79 $25.57
Premium $4.95 $13.77 $27.54
Diesel $5.98 $16.62 $33.25

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tamaqua and Haverford. The current time is 23:01:35.

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.