How far is Waterford, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Waterford, PA to Haverford, PA is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
89.84 mi
01h 39m
Flight
72.13 mi
116.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.13 mi
Kilometers
116.09 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.84 mi
Kilometers
144.59 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 3:53 PM EDT
Return by in Waterford
Sun, Apr 19, 5:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterford
2026-04-19T14:13
Arrive Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 3:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waterford
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
Terre Hill
PA

Borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Waterford
44.9 mi
00h 49m
To Haverford
45 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Dutch Lane

    1832 ft · 52 sec · Old Dutch Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cape Horn Road

    3016 ft · 1 min · Cape Horn Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Edgewood Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Edgewood Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Mount Zion Road

    2846 ft · 1 min · Mount Zion Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East: Lancaster

    2032 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    20.9 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  11. 11

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

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.4 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  20. 20

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterford 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.4 mi · 44%
US 30 East
21.3 mi · 24%
US 222 North
15.8 mi · 18%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 5%
I 76 East
3.88 mi · 4%
Edgewood Road
1.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

39.4 mi · 00h 42m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terre Hill
00h 49m from Waterford
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Waterford and Rain Showers near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Terre Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Waterford and 45 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Terre Hill

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

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

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Parkesburg

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

Lancaster station

25 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

27 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

34 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterford and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 72.13 mi (116.09 km).

Waterford

#1 Waterford

Borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,486
Coordinates39.9501000, -76.6544100
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Dutch Lane (-76.654591, 39.950156)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
12 L · about $12.95
Round trip
$25.91
6.34 gal · 24 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.95 $25.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.58 $29.16
Premium $4.95 $15.70 $31.41
Diesel $5.98 $18.96 $37.91

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterford and Haverford. The current time is 14:13:38.

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.