How far is Wayne Heights, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Wayne Heights, PA to Haverford, PA is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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
154.43 mi
03h 14m
Flight
121.24 mi
195.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.24 mi
Kilometers
195.12 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.43 mi
Kilometers
248.53 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Wed, Apr 15, 9:23 AM EDT
Return by in Wayne Heights
Wed, Apr 15, 12:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wayne Heights
2026-04-15T06:09
Arrive Haverford
Wed, Apr 15, 9:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wayne Heights
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elizabethtown
PA

Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Wayne Heights
77.1 mi
01h 37m
To Haverford
77.3 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wayne Heights and Haverford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Geiser Avenue

    60 m · 13 sec · Geiser Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2415 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Buchanan Trail East

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Buchanan Trail East

  5. 5

    Continue on Waynesboro Pike

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Waynesboro Pike

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Orchard Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Orchard Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tract Road

    124 m · 12 sec · Tract Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Boyle Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Boyle Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Emmitsburg Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Emmitsburg Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1592 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    35.3 mi · 44 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia

    3275 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    90 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  23. 23

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wayne Heights 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
90 mi · 58%
Emmitsburg Road
38.7 mi · 25%
Waynesboro Pike
6.11 mi · 4%
Buchanan Trail East
5.61 mi · 4%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 3%
I 76 East
4.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

90 mi · 01h 36m

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
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
121.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
01h 37m from Wayne Heights
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wayne Heights and Partly Cloudy near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wayne Heights to Haverford?

The road trip is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Wayne Heights and 77.3 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.27 one way or $44.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wayne Heights and Partly Cloudy near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

1 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Middletown

12 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

26 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wayne Heights and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 121.24 mi (195.12 km).

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#1 Wayne Heights

Census designated place

Population2,545
Coordinates39.7437100, -77.5538800
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Wayne Heights (-77.55388, 39.74371)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.45 gal
20.63 L · about $22.27
Round trip
$44.54
10.9 gal · 41.26 L
Estimated CO2
48.4 kg one way
Round trip: 96.9 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.27 $44.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.06 $50.13
Premium $4.95 $27.00 $54.00
Diesel $5.98 $32.59 $65.18

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wayne Heights and Haverford. The current time is 06:09:31.

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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.