Origin
Cornwall, PA
Night in Cornwall on Thursday
Local time
10:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cornwall, PA to Harrisburg, PA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cornwall, PA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 32.1-mile drive from Cornwall, PA to Harrisburg, PA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 44 minutes to complete. With a highway share of 66%, you'll spend a good portion of your time on interstates, making it an efficient journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, which is quite budget-friendly for a quick transit. This route is ideal for those looking for a no-fuss connection within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, perfect for a day trip without the need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for this 32.1-mile route. The 66% highway share means you'll encounter stretches of faster-paced travel on roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-283. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 18.7 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While primarily highway, you'll also navigate local roads like Quentin Road, which may offer a slight change of scenery and pace before merging back onto faster routes. Overall, it’s a practical driving experience designed for efficient travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 18.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Quentin Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 32.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
8
24.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 247
Toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
6
26.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 83 South: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 3A
Toward I 83 South: Harrisburg
7
29.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward 17th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 44B
Toward 17th Street
7
29.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cornwall, PA and Harrisburg, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Hershey.
Patp
4.9 mi in
|
~9m
Hershey
24.1 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 18.7 mi | 20m |
| Quentin Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| I 283 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Freeman Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South 13th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North 7th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South 17th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 18.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornwall, PA and Harrisburg, PA.
1
Start on Hillcrest Road
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hillcrest Road
2
Turn right onto Manor Road
400 ft
·
22 sec
·
Manor Road
3
Turn left onto Boyd Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Boyd Street
4
Continue on PA 419
354 ft
·
12 sec
·
Freeman Road
5
Continue on PA 419
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Freeman Drive
6
Continue on PA 419
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto PA 72
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Quentin Road
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward PATP
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
10
Merge onto I 76; PATP
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 247
Toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on I 283
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
I 283
13
Keep slight left at fork
2.7 mi
·
3 min
Exit 3A
Toward I 83 South: Harrisburg
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 44B
Toward 17th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
293 ft
·
7 sec
Use the left / right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto South 17th Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South 17th Street
17
Turn left onto Derry Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Derry Street
18
Turn right onto South 13th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 13th Street
19
Turn left onto State Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Street
20
Continue on Fisher Plaza
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Fisher Plaza
21
Keep slight right at fork onto North 7th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Street
22
Arrive at destination
North 7th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.32 one way
$10.64 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.44
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(18.7 mi)
$2.44
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Harrisburg, PA
Night in Harrisburg on Thursday
Local time
10:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cornwall, PA to Harrisburg, PA covers 32.1 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Quentin Road, I 283. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.1 miles from Cornwall, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 32.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Cornwall, PA and Harrisburg, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Hershey.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument.
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