How far is West Chester, PA from Haverford, PA?
The driving distance from West Chester, PA to Haverford, PA is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Haverford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Haverford.
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Start on Patton Alley
60 m · 16 sec · Patton Alley
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Turn right onto North Church Street
971 ft · 54 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
1.6 km · 3 min · West Market Street
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Continue on West Chester Pike
10.9 mi · 19 min · West Chester Pike
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Turn left onto Bryn Mawr Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Bryn Mawr Avenue
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Turn right onto Sproul Road
2098 ft · 40 sec · Sproul Road
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Turn slight left onto Darby Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Darby Road
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Turn left onto College Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · College Avenue
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Continue on East Railroad Avenue
1711 ft · 43 sec · East Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Haverford Station Road
1103 ft · 37 sec · Haverford Station Road
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Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue
1853 ft · 52 sec · 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 West Chester and Haverford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Chester Pike
Continue on West Chester Pike
10.9 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Chester and Slight 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 West Chester to Haverford?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Upper Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from West Chester and 9.1 miles from Haverford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.66 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Chester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Haverford.
Stop Ideas Near Upper Providence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Upper Providence.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 16.99 mi (27.35 km).
#1 West Chester
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 20,048 |
| Coordinates | 39.9609700, -75.6080400 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
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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