How far is Vandergrift, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Vandergrift, PA to Haverford, PA is about 293.5 miles (472.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.7 miles (368 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
293.54 mi
04h 50m
Flight
228.64 mi
367.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.64 mi
Kilometers
367.96 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.54 mi
Kilometers
472.41 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM EDT
Return by in Vandergrift
Thu, Apr 23, 9:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vandergrift
2026-04-22T23:33
Arrive Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vandergrift
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Vandergrift
146.1 mi
02h 25m
To Haverford
147.5 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
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 Vandergrift and Haverford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    17 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1238 ft · 21 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 1st Street

    141 m · 12 sec · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Farragut Avenue

    52 m · 3 sec · Farragut Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Dime Road

    778 ft · 17 sec · Dime Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1613 ft · 21 sec · 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 66

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Route 66

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 66

    12.1 mi · 20 min · State Route 66

  10. 10

    Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton

    1360 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton

    1490 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    1238 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    903 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    252 mi · 4 hr 35 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 Vandergrift 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 86%
State Route 66
14.4 mi · 5%
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
12.2 mi · 4%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 1%
I 76 East
3.88 mi · 1%
I 70 East
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

252 mi · 04h 35m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.8 mi
228.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 25m from Vandergrift
Leave By
7:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vandergrift 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 Vandergrift to Haverford?

The road trip is about 293.5 miles (472.4 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.1 miles from Vandergrift and 147.5 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 228.7 miles (368 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.8 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 7:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.33 one way or $84.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Vandergrift and Chance Rain Showers near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vandergrift and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 228.64 mi (367.96 km).

Vandergrift

#1 Vandergrift

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,832
Coordinates40.6028400, -79.5647700
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 56 East (-79.564805, 40.60286)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 472 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.36 gal
39.21 L · about $42.33
Round trip
$84.66
20.72 gal · 78.42 L
Estimated CO2
92.1 kg one way
Round trip: 184.1 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.33 $84.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.65 $95.29
Premium $4.95 $51.32 $102.65
Diesel $5.98 $61.95 $123.91

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 Vandergrift and Haverford. The current time is 23:33:13.

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.