Origin
Harrisburg, PA
Evening in Harrisburg on Sunday
Local time
6:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrisburg, PA to Palmer, PA
Drive Time
4h 10m
Distance
197.3 mi
318 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 57m
★
6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 35m
8 PM
4h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palmer, PA
Nothing Ahead
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Harrisburg to Palmer, you should prepare for a roughly 197.3-mile journey that takes about 4 hours and 10 minutes to complete. Because this route is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straightforward highway sprint, it is best suited as a focused one-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via North 7th Street, Forster Street, and M, keeping your travel costs to an estimated $32 in fuel. Since both cities are located within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, the transition between them feels consistent rather than a dramatic shift in geography. This drive is ideal if you prefer local roads over monotonous interstates, though it requires your full attention behind the wheel due to the frequency of turns.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
98.7 miles from Harrisburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a very different experience than a typical highway commute, as this route features 0% highway driving. The road’s personality is defined by its turn-heavy local nature, requiring you to stay alert through constant maneuvering. You will find no long, uninterrupted stretches, as the longest segment of the trip is 0 miles on North 7th Street. This technical path demands a patient driver who enjoys navigating local roads rather than cruising at high speeds. Your journey will feel active and engaging from start to finish, as the lack of highway miles keeps you constantly connected to the local landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 7th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 10m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Harrisburg, PA to Palmer, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Forster Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Taylor Bridge Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cumberland Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 32nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North 7th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg, PA and Palmer, PA.
1
Start on North 7th Street
89 ft
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3 sec
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North 7th Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 7th Street
210 ft
·
7 sec
·
North 7th Street
3
Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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North 7th Street
4
Turn right
423 ft
·
10 sec
5
Turn straight onto Forster Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Forster Street
6
Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
7
Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Taylor Bridge Bypass
8
Continue on Cumberland Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Cumberland Boulevard
9
Continue on North 32nd Street
4.0 mi
·
6 min
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North 32nd Street
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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I 76 West: Pittsburgh
12
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
146 mi
·
2 hr 41 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown
14
Turn right onto State Route 31
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 31
15
Continue on Three Mile Hill
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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Three Mile Hill
16
Turn left
8.0 mi
·
13 min
17
Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Memorial Boulevard
18
Turn straight onto Blackstone Road
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
Blackstone Road
19
Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Morrell Avenue
20
Turn slight right onto University Drive
11 mi
·
12 min
·
University Drive
21
Take the exit slight right toward PA 21
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 21
22
Keep slight left
161 ft
·
7 sec
23
Turn left onto McClellandtown Road
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
McClellandtown Road
24
Turn right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
25
Turn right onto High Street
430 ft
·
21 sec
·
High Street
26
Continue on Corob Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Corob Street
27
Turn right onto Edenborn Road
167 ft
·
3 sec
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Edenborn Road
28
Continue on Ball Hill Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ball Hill Road
29
Turn left onto Sr3013
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Sr3013
30
Continue on Palmer Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Palmer Road
31
Turn right onto Croushore Road
1.6 mi
·
6 min
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Croushore Road
32
Turn right onto Tank Hill Road
200 ft
·
9 sec
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Tank Hill Road
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy route, plan to leave early in the day to ensure you have plenty of daylight for navigating local intersections. You only need to account for one planned stop, which provides a good opportunity to stretch your legs and reset after the technical driving portions. Keep your fuel budget of $32 in mind when planning your departure, as local roads can often lead to more stop-and-go idling than open highway driving. Given the 4-hour and 10-minute duration, flexibility is your best asset; do not hesitate to build in extra time if traffic volume on local streets is higher than expected. Pay close attention to your GPS, as the reliance on North 7th Street and Forster Street means you will be making frequent turns throughout the journey.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 98.7 miles from Harrisburg, PA, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.7 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Palmer, 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 197.3 miles and 4h 10m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 98.7 mi from Harrisburg, PA · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 98.7 miles from Harrisburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Palmer, PA
The final approach into Palmer, 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 Palmer, 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
$32.65 one way
$65.30 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $35.72 | $71.45 |
| premium | $4.92 | $38.23 | $76.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $43.83 | $87.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.2 | 0 | $20.72 | $9.47 |
| Efficient EV | 49.3 | 0 | $17.26 | $7.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.9 | 0 | $27.62 | $12.63 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Palmer, PA
Evening in Palmer on Sunday
Local time
6:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 10m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Palmer, PA covers 197.3 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 7th Street, Forster Street, M. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.7 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 $32.65 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 10m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Harrisburg, PA to Palmer, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Harrisburg, PA to Palmer, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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