How far is Williamstown, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Williamstown, PA to Haverford, PA is about 297.7 miles (479.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.2 miles (404.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 34m 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
297.67 mi
05h 47m
Flight
251.22 mi
404.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.22 mi
Kilometers
404.3 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.67 mi
Kilometers
479.05 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 6:08 PM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Sun, Apr 19, 11:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-04-19T12:21
Arrive Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 6:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 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
5:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamstown
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Williamstown
148.6 mi
02h 53m
To Haverford
149.1 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Taylor Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Taylor Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    852 ft · 43 sec · 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Water Street

    2511 ft · 42 sec · Water Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Front Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Low Hill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Low Hill Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    6 mi · 6 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: New Stanton

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.3 mi · 27 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    252 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  22. 22

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamstown 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 85%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.3 mi · 6%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
6.02 mi · 2%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 1%
I 76 East
3.88 mi · 1%
Low Hill Road
3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

252 mi · 04h 35m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.5 mi
251.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 53m from Williamstown
Leave By
5:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Williamstown 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 Williamstown to Haverford?

The road trip is about 297.7 miles (479.1 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.6 miles from Williamstown and 149.1 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 251.2 miles (404.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.90 one way or $85.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Williamstown and Rain Showers near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 251.22 mi (404.3 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

Borough in northeastern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,386
Coordinates39.9792400, -80.0408900
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Williamstown (-80.04089, 39.97924)
End: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 479 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.5 gal
39.76 L · about $42.90
Round trip
$85.81
21 gal · 79.52 L
Estimated CO2
93.3 kg one way
Round trip: 186.6 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.90 $85.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.29 $96.58
Premium $4.95 $52.02 $104.03
Diesel $5.98 $62.79 $125.58

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamstown and Haverford. The current time is 12:21:31.

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.