Origin
Harrisburg, PA
Evening in Harrisburg on Sunday
Local time
7:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrisburg, PA to Berwick, PA
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
94.2 mi
152 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berwick, PA
Kai
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Harrisburg to Berwick, expect a straightforward journey covering approximately 94.2 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 1 hour and 59 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a one-day excursion. Budget roughly $16 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast Pennsylvania locations. Since the duration is under two hours, there is no need for an overnight stay, allowing you to easily handle the commute in a single sitting. Both the starting point and destination are situated within the Northeast region, keeping the overall travel environment consistent.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
47.1 miles from Harrisburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a turn-heavy profile that demands your full attention behind the wheel. You will navigate a mix of roads, primarily utilizing the American Legion Memorial Highway, the Berwick Hazleton Highway, and State Route 93. While you will spend 77.6 miles of the journey on the American Legion Memorial Highway, the route maintains a relatively low 4% highway share, emphasizing local road travel. Expect the driving experience to shift from faster stretches into more technical segments as you transition between these thoroughfares. Prepare for a more hands-on driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
American Legion Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 77.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 7th Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 7th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North 7th Street
Enter roundabout onto North 7th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
1.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
Take the exit toward I 81 South, I 81 North, US 322 East: Carlisle, Hazleton, Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 81 South, I 81 North, US 322 East: Car...
8
2.1 mi into trip
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~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 81 North, US 322 East: Hazleton, Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 81 North, US 322 East: Hazleton, Allen...
5
2.6 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 81; US 322 / American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 81; US 322 / American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
4.4 mi into trip
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~8m in
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I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 77.6 mi | 1h 30m |
| Berwick Hazleton Highway | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| State Route 93 | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| 3rd Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Cameron Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North 7th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Maclay Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Market Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
American Legion Memorial Highway
— 77.6 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg, PA and Berwick, PA.
1
Start on North 7th Street
89 ft
·
3 sec
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North 7th Street
2
Enter roundabout onto North 7th Street
81 ft
·
2 sec
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North 7th Street
3
Continue on North 7th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Street
4
Turn right onto Maclay Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
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Maclay Street
5
Turn left onto US 22
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cameron Street
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 81 South, I 81 North, US 322 East: Carlisle, Hazleton, Allentown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 81 North, US 322 East: Hazleton, Allentown
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 81; US 322
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
76 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward PA 93: West Hazleton
11
Keep slight left at fork
294 ft
·
9 sec
12
Turn left onto PA 93
369 ft
·
14 sec
·
Valmont Parkway
13
Continue on PA 93
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 93
14
Continue on PA 93
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Berwick Hazleton Highway
15
Continue on PA 93
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Street
16
Continue on PA 93
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Market Street
17
Arrive at destination
PA 93
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to hit the road when you are ready, but keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route makes it best suited for daylight hours when visibility is high. Because there are no designated stops included in this 94.2-mile itinerary, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave to keep your $16 estimate on track. Since the drive takes just under two hours, you can easily push through without needing a long break. Pay close attention to your navigation as you transition onto the Berwick Hazleton Highway to ensure you stay on course through the tighter sections of the drive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.1 miles from Harrisburg, PA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.1 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berwick, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Harrisburg, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Harrisburg, PA
This is one driving day of about 94.2 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Harrisburg, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on American Legion Memorial Highway for about 77.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.1 mi from Harrisburg, PA · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.1 miles from Harrisburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before American Legion Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.6 miles.
Arriving in Berwick, PA
The final approach into Berwick, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Berwick, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.59 one way
$31.18 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $17.06 | $34.11 |
| premium | $4.92 | $18.25 | $36.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.93 | $41.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.89 | $4.52 |
| Efficient EV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.24 | $3.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.7 | 0 | $13.19 | $6.03 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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
Berwick, PA
Evening in Berwick on Sunday
Local time
7:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1h 59m 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 Harrisburg, PA to Berwick, PA covers 94.2 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are American Legion Memorial Highway, Berwick Hazleton Highway, State Route 93. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.1 miles from Harrisburg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.59 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 7th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Harrisburg, PA to Berwick, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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