Origin
Harrisburg, PA
Morning in Harrisburg on Saturday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrisburg, PA to Mount Pleasant, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
47.4 mi
76 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Pleasant, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Harrisburg, PA to Mount Pleasant, PA covers 47.4 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 15, North 32nd Street, Baltimore Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.4 miles on US 15. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Harrisburg, PA
Full guide →Harrisburg is the capital and 4th-largest metropolitan area of Pennsylvania, with a metro population of 592,000 people in 2020. Harrisburg is known as the host city of the Pennsylvania Farm Show, the largest free indoor agriculture exposition in the United States, the largest annual outdoor sports show in North America, an auto show, which features a large static display of new and classic cars, and Motorama, a two-day event consisting of a car show, motocross racing, and remote control car racing.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 47.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Harrisburg, PA to Mount Pleasant, PA covers 47.4 miles and takes about 1h 10m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 15 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 7th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 10m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.5 miles (Forster Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 7th Street
Enter roundabout onto North 7th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Forster Street
Turn straight onto Forster Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
38.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward PA 97
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 97
6
39.1 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
PA 97 / Baltimore Pike
Turn left onto PA 97 / Baltimore Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 15 | 24.4 mi | 30m |
| North 32nd Street | 10.6 mi | 15m |
| Baltimore Pike | 7 mi | 11m |
| North Queen Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Taylor Bridge Bypass | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Cumberland Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| M. Harvey Taylor Bridge | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Forster Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 15
— 24.4 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg, PA and Mount Pleasant, 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
Turn right
422 ft
·
10 sec
5
Turn straight onto Forster Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Forster Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
7
Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Taylor Bridge Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 11; US 15
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 11; US 15
11 mi
·
15 min
·
North 32nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 15; PA 74
24 mi
·
30 min
·
US 15; PA 74
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Toward PA 97
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto PA 97
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Baltimore Pike
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Continue on PA 97
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Queen Street
14
Continue on PA 97
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Baltimore Pike
15
Arrive at destination
PA 97
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.7 mi from Harrisburg, PA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Harrisburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mount Pleasant, PA
The final approach into Mount Pleasant, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.63 one way
$15.25 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $8.58 | $17.16 |
| premium | $4.95 | $9.24 | $18.49 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Mount Pleasant, PA
Morning in Mount Pleasant on Saturday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Myerstown, PA
24 mi in
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
13 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 10m 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 Mount Pleasant, PA covers 47.4 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 15, North 32nd Street, Baltimore Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.7 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 $7.63 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 straightforward 1h 10m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 7th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.5 miles (Forster Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Harrisburg, PA to Mount Pleasant, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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