How far is Whitaker, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Whitaker, PA to Haverford, PA is about 284.7 miles (458.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244 miles (392.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m 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
284.65 mi
05h 31m
Flight
243.93 mi
392.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.93 mi
Kilometers
392.56 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.65 mi
Kilometers
458.1 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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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 05h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 5:51 AM EDT
Return by in Whitaker
Sat, Apr 18, 11:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitaker
2026-04-18T00:19
Arrive Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 5:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitaker
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Whitaker
142.1 mi
02h 45m
To Haverford
142.5 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hamilton Street

    1044 ft · 47 sec · Hamilton Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Whitaker Street

    159 m · 18 sec · Whitaker Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mifflin Street

    928 ft · 26 sec · Mifflin Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Mifflin Road

    731 ft · 23 sec · Mifflin Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kennywood Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Kennywood Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Duquesne Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Duquesne Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on South Duquesne Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Duquesne Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge

    2647 ft · 47 sec · McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 148 North

    1697 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto 5th Avenue

    2280 ft · 1 min · 5th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way

  12. 12

    Continue on Lincoln Way

    1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    259.6 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  22. 22

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  25. 25

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitaker 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
260 mi · 91%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 2%
I 76 East
4.22 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
3.32 mi · 1%
Kennywood Boulevard
1.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

260 mi · 04h 43m

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
05h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
244 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 45m from Whitaker
Leave By
5:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Whitaker and Mostly Sunny near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 284.7 miles (458.1 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.1 miles from Whitaker and 142.5 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 244 miles (392.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 5:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.02 one way or $82.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Whitaker and Mostly Sunny near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitaker and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 243.93 mi (392.56 km).

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#1 Whitaker

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,225
Coordinates40.3984000, -79.8897700
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitaker (-79.88977, 40.3984)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.04 gal
38.02 L · about $41.02
Round trip
$82.05
20.08 gal · 76.04 L
Estimated CO2
89.2 kg one way
Round trip: 178.5 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.02 $82.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.17 $92.35
Premium $4.95 $49.74 $99.48
Diesel $5.98 $60.04 $120.08

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitaker and Haverford. The current time is 00:19:50.

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.