How far is West Franklin, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from West Franklin, PA to Haverford, PA is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
175.54 mi
03h 56m
Flight
135.57 mi
218.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.57 mi
Kilometers
218.18 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.54 mi
Kilometers
282.51 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM EDT
Return by in West Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 8:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Franklin
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 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
9:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Franklin
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
Penn Lake Park
PA

Borough in southeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From West Franklin
87.7 mi
01h 58m
To Haverford
87.8 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Franklin and Haverford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 mi · 16 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Burlington Drive

    789 ft · 22 sec · Burlington Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on James Monroe Avenue

    14.5 mi · 16 min · James Monroe Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on North German Street

    3038 ft · 47 sec · North German Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    53 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Mill Street

    1385 ft · 28 sec · Mill Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bernice Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Bernice Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Route 487

    13.8 mi · 23 min · Route 487

  10. 10

    Turn left

    17.8 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  20. 20

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  22. 22

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  23. 23

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Valley Forge

    159 m · 13 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Conshohocken

    628 ft · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Matsonford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Matsonford Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  30. 30

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Franklin 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
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.8 mi · 49%
Memorial Highway
16.2 mi · 9%
James Monroe Avenue
14.5 mi · 8%
Route 487
13.8 mi · 8%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 2%
Bernice Road
4.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

85.3 mi · 01h 32m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.9 mi
135.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Penn Lake Park
01h 58m from West Franklin
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Franklin and Sunny near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Franklin to Haverford?

The road trip is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Penn Lake Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from West Franklin and 87.8 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.29 one way or $50.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Franklin and Sunny near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Penn Lake Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Penn Lake Park, 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 Penn Lake Park.

BUS

White Haven, PA

8 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

17 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

34 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Franklin and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 135.57 mi (218.18 km).

West Franklin

#1 West Franklin

Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

Population1,706
Coordinates41.6967400, -76.6268900
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: West Franklin (-76.62689, 41.69674)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.45 L · about $25.29
Round trip
$50.58
12.38 gal · 46.9 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.29 $50.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.47 $56.94
Premium $4.95 $30.67 $61.33
Diesel $5.98 $37.02 $74.03

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 West Franklin and Haverford. The current time is 00:09:38.

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.