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Trip from Harrisburg, PA to Jenkintown, PA

Drive Time

2h 9m

Distance

107.8 mi

173 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

19 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 0m ★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Harrisburg, PA to Jenkintown, PA covers 107.8 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Fort Washington Expressway, I 283 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.84 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

53.9 miles from Harrisburg, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 9m highway drive covering 107.8 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Fort Washington Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 90.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 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 90.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Fort Washington Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 107.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 99.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
2.3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
4.9 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster

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 46A Toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Ai...
8
99.4 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Take the exit toward PA 309: Philadelphia, Ambler

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 339 Toward PA 309: Philadelphia, Ambler
6
100.1 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in

Keep slight left at fork toward PA 309 South: Philadelphia, Fort Washington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward PA 309 South: Philadelphia, Fort Washing...
7
105.2 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in | Greenwood Avenue

Turn left onto Greenwood Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Harrisburg, PA and Jenkintown, PA, road signs point toward Ambler and Fort Washington.

Ambler

99.4 mi in | ~1h 53m

Fort Washington

100.1 mi in | ~1h 55m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 90.7 mi 1h 37m
Fort Washington Expressway 3.7 mi 4m
I 283 2.7 mi 4m
I 83 2.4 mi 3m
North 13th Street 1.2 mi 2m
Washington Lane 1.1 mi 2m
Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway 0.8 mi 1m
Greenwood Avenue 0.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 90.7 mi, about 1h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg, PA and Jenkintown, PA.

1

Start on North 7th Street

89 ft · 3 sec · North 7th Street
2

Enter roundabout onto North 7th Street

209 ft · 7 sec · North 7th Street
3

Continue on North 7th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North 7th Street
4

Continue on Fisher Plaza

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Fisher Plaza
5

Keep slight left at fork onto State Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · State Street
6

Turn right onto North 13th Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · North 13th Street
7

Turn left

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 83

2.4 mi · 3 min · I 83
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 46A Toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 283

2.7 mi · 4 min · I 283
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
12

Merge onto I 76; PATP

91 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 339 Toward PA 309: Philadelphia, Ambler Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward PA 309 South: Philadelphia, Fort Washington
15

Turn right

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward PA 309 South: Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.
16

Merge onto PA 309

1.4 mi · 1 min · Fort Washington Expressway
17

Continue on PA 309

0.8 mi · 1 min · Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
18

Continue on PA 309

2.2 mi · 3 min · Fort Washington Expressway
19

Continue on PA 309

514 ft · 21 sec · Limekiln Pike
20

Turn left onto Greenwood Avenue

387 ft · 15 sec · Greenwood Avenue
Use the left lane.
21

Continue on Greenwood Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Greenwood Avenue
22

Turn right onto PA 73

0.6 mi · 1 min · Church Road
23

Turn left onto PA 73

1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Lane
Use the left lane.
24

Merge onto PA 611

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Old York Road
25

Turn right onto West Avenue

179 ft · 6 sec · West Avenue
26

Arrive at destination

West Avenue

Trip Plan

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 53.9 miles from Harrisburg, PA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.7 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 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 53.9 miles or 1h 4m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jenkintown, 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 107.8 miles and 2h 9m.

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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 90.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53.9 mi from Harrisburg, PA · 1h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

54 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.9 miles from Harrisburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.7 miles.

Arriving in Jenkintown, PA

The final approach into Jenkintown, 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 Jenkintown, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 85.5
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour $1 near mile 104
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

11 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 104
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 26
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 78
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.84 one way

$35.68 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $19.52 $39.04
premium $4.92 $20.89 $41.78
diesel $5.64 $23.95 $47.90

Estimated Tolls: $11.79

Pennsylvania Turnpike (90.7 mi) $11.79

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Tolls

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

19 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

The Shoppes at Susquehanna Marketplace - Tesla Supercharger

Harrisburg, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Giant - Tesla Supercharger

Harrisburg, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Dunkn' Middletown

Middletown, PA

NAYAX_ENERGY

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Chester Springs, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Summerdale, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Union Square Shopping Centre - Tesla Supercharger

Harrisburg, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Ephrata, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Bowmansville Service Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Bowmansville, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 10 Blink Network: 3 Non-Networked: 1 Electrify America: 1 EVGATEWAY: 1 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 TURNONGREEN: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.3 0 $11.32 $5.17
Efficient EV 27 0 $9.43 $4.31
EV Truck/SUV 43.1 0 $15.09 $6.90

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Harrisburg, PA

Morning in Harrisburg on Monday

Local time

10:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jenkintown, PA

Morning in Jenkintown on Monday

Local time

10:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°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

2 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

2h 9m 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 Jenkintown, PA covers 107.8 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Fort Washington Expressway, 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 53.9 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 $17.84 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 107.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 99.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Harrisburg, PA and Jenkintown, PA, road signs point toward Ambler and Fort Washington.

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