How far is Tuscarora, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Tuscarora, PA to Haverford, PA is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
136.33 mi
02h 52m
Flight
112.97 mi
181.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.97 mi
Kilometers
181.8 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.33 mi
Kilometers
219.4 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Thu, Apr 16, 2:56 AM EDT
Return by in Tuscarora
Thu, Apr 16, 5:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscarora
2026-04-16T00:03
Arrive Haverford
Thu, Apr 16, 2:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tuscarora
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
Mount Gretna
PA

Borough in southwestern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Tuscarora
68 mi
01h 26m
To Haverford
68.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6.4 mi · 11 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1266 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cocolamus Road

    152 m · 15 sec · Cocolamus Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 East, US 322 East: Harrisburg

    2204 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    30.7 mi · 39 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

    910 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  21. 21

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscarora 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.4 mi · 58%
US 22 East
31.1 mi · 23%
I 76 East
4.54 mi · 3%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 3%
I 83 South
4.27 mi · 3%
I 283 South
3.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

78.4 mi · 01h 24m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
113 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Gretna
01h 26m from Tuscarora
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tuscarora 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 Tuscarora to Haverford?

The road trip is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Mount Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Tuscarora and 68.3 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 113 miles (181.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tuscarora and Mostly Sunny near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Gretna

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

16 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

17 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

23 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

26 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscarora and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 112.97 mi (181.8 km).

Tuscarora

#1 Tuscarora

Township in southwestern Juniata County, Pennsylvania

Population1,202
Coordinates40.5211900, -77.3311000
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscarora (-77.3311, 40.52119)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.21 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.31
9.62 gal · 36.42 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.65 $39.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.12 $44.24
Premium $4.95 $23.83 $47.66
Diesel $5.98 $28.76 $57.53

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscarora and Haverford. The current time is 00:03:42.

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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.