Origin
Harrisburg, PA
Morning in Harrisburg on Saturday
Local time
7:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrisburg, PA to Willow Street, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
43.9 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Harrisburg, PA to Willow Street, PA covers 43.9 miles and takes about 1h 5m 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 $7.28 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 5m. Total distance: 43.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 43.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Harrisburg, PA to Willow Street, PA is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Willow Street, 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 | — | — |
| PA 283 East | — | — |
| Fruitville Pike | — | — |
| North Prince Street | — | — |
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 Willow Street, 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
2.5 mi
·
3 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
PA 283 East: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster
12
Merge slight left
29 mi
·
33 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward Fruitville Pike
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Fruitville Pike
14
Keep slight right
295 ft
·
7 sec
15
Keep slight right
285 ft
·
9 sec
16
Turn straight onto Fruitville Pike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Fruitville Pike
17
Continue on North Prince Street
2.4 mi
·
7 min
·
North Prince Street
18
Continue on Willow Street Pike
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Willow Street Pike
19
Turn left onto West Kendig Road
325 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Kendig Road
20
Turn right onto Barbara Avenue
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Barbara Avenue
21
Turn right onto Nolt Avenue
157 ft
·
12 sec
·
Nolt Avenue
22
Turn left onto Mylin Avenue
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Mylin Avenue
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto Willow Street Pike
33 ft
·
3 sec
·
Willow Street Pike
24
Turn right
33 ft
·
2 sec
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22 mi from Harrisburg, PA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 22 miles from Harrisburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Willow Street, PA
The final approach into Willow Street, 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
$7.28 one way
$14.56 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.51 | $17.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Willow Street, PA
Morning in Willow Street on Saturday
Local time
7:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 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 5m 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 Willow Street, PA covers 43.9 miles and takes about 1h 5m 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 22 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 $7.28 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 Willow Street, PA is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Willow Street, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Harrisburg, PA to Willow Street, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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