Origin
Harrisburg, PA
Evening in Harrisburg on Wednesday
Local time
7:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrisburg, PA to Pennsport, PA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 15m
Distance
109.6 mi
176 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pennsport, PA
Illya Goloborodko
Trip Overview
The drive from Harrisburg, PA to Pennsport, PA covers 109.6 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 7th Street, Fisher Plaza, State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.17 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
54.8 miles from Harrisburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 15m drive with frequent turns across 109.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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
The drive from Harrisburg, PA to Pennsport, PA is easy. At 2h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Harrisburg, PA to Pennsport, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 7th Street | — | — |
| Fisher Plaza | — | — |
| State Street | — | — |
| North 13th Street | — | — |
| I 283 South | — | — |
| I 76 East | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | — | — |
| Vine Street Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North 7th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg, PA and Pennsport, PA.
1
Start on North 7th Street
89 ft
·
3 sec
·
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
·
North 7th Street
4
Continue on Fisher Plaza
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Fisher Plaza
5
Keep slight left to continue on 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
·
33 sec
8
Merge slight left
2.4 mi
·
3 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster
10
Merge slight left
2.7 mi
·
4 min
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76 East: Philadelphia
12
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
78 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
18 mi
·
26 min
·
I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
14
Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Vine Street Expressway
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Franklin Bridge
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Franklin Bridge
16
Continue on North 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
North 6th Street
17
Continue on Independence Mall West
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Independence Mall West
18
Continue on South 6th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South 6th Street
19
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Washington Avenue
20
Turn right onto South Front Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Front Street
21
Turn right onto Tasker Street
482 ft
·
20 sec
·
Tasker Street
22
Turn left onto South 2nd Street
341 ft
·
18 sec
·
South 2nd Street
23
Turn right onto Mountain Street
449 ft
·
20 sec
·
Mountain Street
24
Arrive at your destination
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 54.8 miles from Harrisburg, PA, or about 1h 7m 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 24 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.8 miles or 1h 7m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pennsport, 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 109.6 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Harrisburg, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.8 mi from Harrisburg, PA · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.8 miles from Harrisburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pennsport, PA
The final approach into Pennsport, 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 Pennsport, 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
$18.17 one way
$36.34 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.90 | $39.80 |
| premium | $4.93 | $21.26 | $42.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.20 | $48.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.51 | $5.26 |
| Efficient EV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.34 | $7.01 |
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.
Destination
Pennsport, PA
Evening in Pennsport on Wednesday
Local time
7:17 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
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
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 Pennsport, PA covers 109.6 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 North 7th Street, Fisher Plaza, State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.8 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 $18.17 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.
The drive from Harrisburg, PA to Pennsport, PA is easy. At 2h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Harrisburg, PA to Pennsport, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Harrisburg, PA to Pennsport, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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