How far is Tarentum, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Tarentum, PA to Haverford, PA is about 295.9 miles (476.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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
295.91 mi
04h 48m
Flight
238.74 mi
384.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.74 mi
Kilometers
384.21 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.91 mi
Kilometers
476.22 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 3:57 AM EDT
Return by in Tarentum
Sat, Apr 18, 8:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tarentum
2026-04-17T23:09
Arrive Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 3:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tarentum
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Tarentum
147.8 mi
02h 24m
To Haverford
148.1 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
57°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Street

    59 m · 8 sec · East Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 7th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West 7th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Freeport Road

    3273 ft · 1 min · Freeport Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Baileys Run Road

    1229 ft · 44 sec · Baileys Run Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Cheswick, Springdale

    1293 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Russellton

    46 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Hite Road

    1773 ft · 50 sec · Hite Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Russellton Road

    1 km · 1 min · Russellton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Little Deer Creek Valley Road

    1599 ft · 54 sec · Little Deer Creek Valley Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Pearl Avenue

    1073 ft · 42 sec · Pearl Avenue

  13. 13

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

    1590 ft · 38 sec · Freeport Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward PATP

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    279.5 mi · 5 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  24. 24

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tarentum 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
280 mi · 94%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 1%
I 76 East
4.07 mi · 1%
Allegheny Valley Expressway
2.9 mi · 1%
Freeport Road
0.92 mi
West 7th Avenue
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

280 mi · 05h 04m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.2 mi
238.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 24m from Tarentum
Leave By
7:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Tarentum 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 Tarentum to Haverford?

The road trip is about 295.9 miles (476.2 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.8 miles from Tarentum and 148.1 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.2 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 7:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.66 one way or $85.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Tarentum 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 Tarentum and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 238.74 mi (384.21 km).

Tarentum

#1 Tarentum

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,338
Coordinates40.6014600, -79.7597700
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: East Street (-79.75977, 40.60146)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 476 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.44 gal
39.53 L · about $42.66
Round trip
$85.32
20.88 gal · 79.06 L
Estimated CO2
92.8 kg one way
Round trip: 185.6 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.66 $85.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.01 $96.03
Premium $4.95 $51.72 $103.44
Diesel $5.98 $62.43 $124.86

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Tarentum and Haverford. The current time is 23:09:10.

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.