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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Old Dutch Lane
1832 ft · 52 sec · Old Dutch Lane
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Turn left onto Cape Horn Road
3016 ft · 1 min · Cape Horn Road
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Continue on Edgewood Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Edgewood Road
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Continue on Mount Zion Road
2846 ft · 1 min · Mount Zion Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East: Lancaster
2032 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
15.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike
1170 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
1660 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.4 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
1696 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova
104 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto South Gulph Road
3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road
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Continue on West Montgomery Avenue
4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue
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Turn left onto Woodside Road
525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road
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Turn left onto Winsor Lane
105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane
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Turn left
3 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterford and Haverford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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?
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Stop Ideas Near Terre Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Terre Hill.
Parkesburg
Lancaster station
Coatesville
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterford and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 72.13 mi (116.09 km).
#1 Waterford
Borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,486 |
| Coordinates | 39.9501000, -76.6544100 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Haverford
A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,547 |
| Coordinates | 40.0131700, -75.2943500 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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