How far is Zelienople, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Zelienople, PA to Haverford, PA is about 317.4 miles (510.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m 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
317.39 mi
05h 04m
Flight
260.4 mi
419.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.4 mi
Kilometers
419.07 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.39 mi
Kilometers
510.79 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:31 AM EDT
Return by in Zelienople
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zelienople
2026-04-23T02:26
Arrive Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 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
6:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Zelienople
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 Zelienople
158.5 mi
02h 32m
To Haverford
158.9 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Perry Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Perry Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lindsay Road

    109 m · 8 sec · Lindsay Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh

    1675 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike

    2944 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    2328 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    298.7 mi · 5 hr 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Zelienople and Haverford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
299 mi · 94%
I 79 South
4.3 mi · 1%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 1%
I 76 East
4.23 mi · 1%
Perry Highway
2.07 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.89 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

299 mi · 05h 25m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57 mi
260.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 32m from Zelienople
Leave By
6:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Zelienople and Mostly Clear near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 317.4 miles (510.8 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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 158.5 miles from Zelienople and 158.9 miles from Haverford.

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

The direct path is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 57 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 6:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.76 one way or $91.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Zelienople and Mostly Clear 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 Zelienople and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 260.4 mi (419.07 km).

Zelienople

#1 Zelienople

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,623
Coordinates40.7945100, -80.1367300
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-80.136803, 40.794501)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 511 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.2 gal
42.4 L · about $45.76
Round trip
$91.53
22.4 gal · 84.8 L
Estimated CO2
99.5 kg one way
Round trip: 199.1 kg / 439 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.76 $91.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.51 $103.02
Premium $4.95 $55.48 $110.97
Diesel $5.98 $66.98 $133.95

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 Zelienople and Haverford. The current time is 02:26:54.

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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.