Trip from Harrisburg, PA to Moore, PA

Drive Time

2h 15m

Distance

100.9 mi

162 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 6m ★

6 AM

2h 15m

8 AM

2h 34m

10 AM

2h 22m

12 PM

2h 20m

3 PM

2h 23m

5 PM

2h 33m

8 PM

2h 10m

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

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Moore, PA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Harrisburg to Moore, PA, covers 100.9 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes. This journey stays entirely within the Northeast region, keeping you within the state of Pennsylvania for the duration of the trip. Because the drive is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget approximately $16 for fuel to complete the transit. By sticking to local roads rather than major interstates, you can expect a very different experience than a typical highway commute. It is a practical, manageable route if you prefer navigating local corridors over high-speed traffic.

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

50.5 miles from Harrisburg, PA

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

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that moves away from the monotony of high-speed interstates. With a highway share of 0%, this route relies on surface streets like North 7th Street, Fisher Plaza, and State Street to reach your destination. Because the path is composed entirely of local roads, there is no single long-distance stretch; the longest uninterrupted segment on North 7th Street is 0 miles. You will need to stay alert and ready for frequent turns throughout the 2-hour and 15-minute duration. This creates a hands-on driving experience where the road demands your constant focus rather than allowing for cruise-control cruising.

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

There are about 29 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 71.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Darby Paoli Road. 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 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 100.9 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 80.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

2.3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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...

80.4 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in

Take the exit toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern

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. Exit 320 Toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern

95.7 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | PA 320 / Sproul Road

Keep slight right at fork onto PA 320 / Sproul Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

96.6 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in | PA 420 / West Woodland Avenue

Turn left onto PA 420 / West Woodland Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Harrisburg, PA to Moore, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Malvern along the way.

Malvern

80.4 mi in | ~1h 33m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	71.7 mi	1h 16m
Darby Paoli Road	3.7 mi	6m
Sproul Road	3 mi	6m
I 283	2.7 mi	4m
I 83	2.4 mi	3m
West Woodland Avenue	2.3 mi	5m
Lancaster Avenue	2.2 mi	4m
Newtown Street Road	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 71.7 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North 7th Street

89 ft · 3 sec · North 7th Street

Enter roundabout onto North 7th Street

209 ft · 7 sec · North 7th Street

Continue on North 7th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North 7th Street

Continue on Fisher Plaza

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Fisher Plaza

Keep slight left at fork onto State Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · State Street

Turn right onto North 13th Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · North 13th Street

Turn left

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 83

2.4 mi · 3 min · I 83

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Exit 46A Toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 283

2.7 mi · 4 min · I 283

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia

Merge onto I 76; PATP

72 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 320 Toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto PA 29

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

Continue on PA 29

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Morehall Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 30

2.2 mi · 4 min · Lancaster Avenue

Turn right onto Darby Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Darby Road

Turn right onto PA 252

3.7 mi · 6 min · Darby Paoli Road

Continue on PA 252

1.5 mi · 2 min · Newtown Street Road

Turn left onto PA 3

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Chester Pike

Use the left lane.

Turn slight right onto Springfield Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Springfield Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on PA 320

2.1 mi · 4 min · Sproul Road

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto PA 320

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sproul Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto PA 420

2.3 mi · 5 min · West Woodland Avenue

Use the left lane.

Continue on PA 420

1.3 mi · 2 min · Kedron Avenue

Continue on PA 420

0.4 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

Turn left onto Maryland Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Maryland Avenue

Turn right onto Washington Avenue

226 ft · 10 sec · Washington Avenue

Arrive at destination

Washington Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a 100.9-mile journey without any required stops, you have the flexibility to plan your departure time based on local traffic patterns. Keep in mind that because you are navigating local streets, your pace will be dictated by traffic lights and intersection turns rather than open road speed. We recommend fueling up before you head out, as the $16 estimated cost is best managed by filling your tank in Harrisburg where you are familiar with the area. Pay close attention to your navigation system, as the reliance on North 7th Street and State Street means you will be making frequent turns rather than following a single highway corridor. Take advantage of the trip's manageable length to enjoy a steady, focused drive without the need for forced rest breaks.

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 50.5 miles from Harrisburg, PA, or about 1h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.7 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 50.5 miles or 1h 1m 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 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moore, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Harrisburg, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 100.9 miles and 2h 15m.

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 71.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.5 mi from Harrisburg, PA · 1h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

50 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 50.5 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 71.7 miles.

Arriving in Moore, PA

The final approach into Moore, 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 Moore, 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

$16.70 one way

$33.39 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$18.27	$36.54
premium	$4.92	$19.55	$39.10
diesel	$5.64	$22.42	$44.83

Estimated Tolls: $9.32

Pennsylvania Turnpike (71.7 mi) $9.32

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

$17

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	30.3	$10.59	$4.84
Efficient EV	25.2	$8.83	$4.04
EV Truck/SUV	40.4	$14.13	$6.46

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 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

Night in Harrisburg on Sunday

Local time

9:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Moore, PA

Night in Moore on Sunday

Local time

9:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°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

19 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 15m 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 Moore, PA covers 100.9 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Darby Paoli Road, Sproul Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 50.5 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 $16.70 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.

On the drive from Harrisburg, PA to Moore, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Malvern along the way.

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Trip from Harrisburg, PA to Moore, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Moore, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Harrisburg, PA

Moore, PA

Same local time

19 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 15m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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