How far is Tower City, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Tower City, PA to Haverford, PA is about 98.8 miles (159 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
98.82 mi
02h 19m
Flight
77.32 mi
124.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.32 mi
Kilometers
124.44 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.82 mi
Kilometers
159.04 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 4:09 AM EDT
Return by in Tower City
Sat, Apr 18, 6:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tower City
2026-04-18T01:49
Arrive Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 4:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tower City
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
Kenhorst
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Tower City
49.3 mi
01h 09m
To Haverford
49.5 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tower City and Haverford.

  1. 1

    Start on East Grand Avenue

    6.5 mi · 10 min · East Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 125: Ravine

    1138 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Molleystown Road

    2889 ft · 51 sec · Molleystown Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Tremont Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Tremont Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Tulpehocken Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Tulpehocken Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Wood Street

    1094 ft · 18 sec · East Wood Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Rock Road

    2108 ft · 1 min · Rock Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bethel Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit left toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1126 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 183: Strausstown

    836 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    14.4 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 222 South: Lancaster

    2149 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Continue on West Shore Bypass

    4.8 mi · 6 min · West Shore Bypass

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 176 South: Morgantown

    2135 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  27. 27

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  30. 30

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tower City 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
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
27.5 mi · 28%
Morgantown Expressway
11.4 mi · 12%
East Grand Avenue
9 mi · 9%
William Penn Highway
5.64 mi · 6%
Lancaster Avenue
4.77 mi · 5%
West Shore Bypass
4.76 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

27.5 mi · 00h 29m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
77.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenhorst
01h 09m from Tower City
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Tower City and Mostly Sunny near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tower City to Haverford?

The road trip is about 98.8 miles (159 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Kenhorst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Tower City and 49.5 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.26 one way or $28.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Tower City and Mostly Sunny near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Kenhorst

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

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

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Coatesville

38 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

39 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Downingtown

39 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

42 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tower City and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 77.32 mi (124.44 km).

Tower City

#1 Tower City

City in Barnes and Cass counties, North Dakota, USA

Population1,268
Coordinates40.5892500, -76.5524600
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Tower City (-76.55246, 40.58925)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.2 L · about $14.26
Round trip
$28.52
6.98 gal · 26.4 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.26 $28.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.05 $32.10
Premium $4.95 $17.29 $34.58
Diesel $5.98 $20.87 $41.74

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 Tower City and Haverford. The current time is 01:49:54.

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.