Origin
Hopewell, PA
Afternoon in Hopewell on Sunday
Local time
4:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopewell, PA to Harrisburg, PA
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
67.8 mi
109 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
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6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Hopewell to Harrisburg, expect a straightforward 67.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 38 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay to reach your destination comfortably. You should budget approximately $11 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast Pennsylvania locations. Because the route is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. It serves as a practical connection through the region, balancing local roads with state highway travel.
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
33.9 miles from Hopewell, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning between rural local roads and more efficient highway segments. You will spend roughly 50% of your time on highways, with PA 283 serving as your primary artery for the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 28.6-mile segment on PA 283, which helps maintain a steady pace. Navigating via Kirkwood Pike and Beaver Valley Pike adds variety to the experience, shifting the feel of the road from faster transit lanes to more localized driving. Expect a rhythmic change in pace as you move from these smaller roads onto the main highway flow.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
PA 283 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hopewell Road.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 67.8 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: near the start (Hopewell Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.6 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Hopewell Road
Turn right onto Hopewell Road
Navigation decision point
7
31.6 mi into trip
|
~52m in
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PA 283
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283 toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
8
62.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 83 South: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Exit 3A
Toward I 83 South: Harrisburg
7
65.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward 17th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 44B
Toward 17th Street
7
65.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 283 | 28.6 mi | 33m |
| Kirkwood Pike | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Beaver Valley Pike | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Lampeter Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| US 30 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| I 283 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Lancaster Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Pitney Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
PA 283
— 28.6 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopewell, PA and Harrisburg, PA.
1
Start on this road
105 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Hopewell Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hopewell Road
3
Turn sharp left onto Roneys Corner Road
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Roneys Corner Road
4
Turn left onto PA 472
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lancaster Avenue
5
Continue on PA 472
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Kirkwood Pike
6
Continue on PA 472
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lime Street
7
Turn left onto PA 372
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
8
Turn right onto US 222
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
West 4th Street
9
Continue on US 222
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Beaver Valley Pike
10
Turn right onto Penn Grant Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Penn Grant Road
11
Continue on Lampeter Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Lampeter Road
12
Continue on Pitney Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pitney Road
13
Turn right onto Hempstead Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Hempstead Road
14
Turn right onto Greenfield Road
396 ft
·
7 sec
·
Greenfield Road
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 30 West
16
Merge onto US 30
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 30
Use the none lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283
29 mi
·
33 min
·
PA 283
Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
Use the none lane.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 283 North: Harrisburg
19
Merge onto I 283
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 283
Use the none lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
2.7 mi
·
3 min
Exit 3A
Toward I 83 South: Harrisburg
Use the none lane.
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 44B
Toward 17th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
293 ft
·
7 sec
Use the left / right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto South 17th Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South 17th Street
24
Turn left onto Derry Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Derry Street
25
Turn right onto South 13th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 13th Street
26
Turn left onto State Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Street
27
Continue on Fisher Plaza
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Fisher Plaza
28
Keep slight right at fork onto North 7th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Street
29
Arrive at destination
North 7th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable drive under two hours, you have the advantage of being able to leave whenever it suits your plans without needing to worry about complex stop-overs. You can complete the entire 67.8-mile stretch without any mandatory stops, though keeping your tank fueled before you depart will easily cover the $11 expense. Monitor your speed as you transition off the 28.6-mile stretch of PA 283, as traffic patterns can shift quickly when moving back onto local thoroughfares. Aim to hit the road outside of traditional peak commuting hours to ensure the most consistent travel time. Flexibility is your best asset here, so feel free to adjust your departure to maximize your time in Harrisburg.
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 33.9 miles from Hopewell, PA, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.6 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 67.8 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.9 miles or 55m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harrisburg, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hopewell, 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 Hopewell, PA
This is one driving day of about 67.8 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hopewell, 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 PA 283 for about 28.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.9 mi from Hopewell, PA · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 67.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Hopewell, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Harrisburg, PA
The final approach into Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg, 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
$11.22 one way
$22.44 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $12.28 | $24.55 |
| premium | $4.92 | $13.14 | $26.28 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.06 | $30.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.12 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Harrisburg, PA
Afternoon in Harrisburg on Sunday
Local time
4:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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 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 38m 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 Hopewell, PA to Harrisburg, PA covers 67.8 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are PA 283, Kirkwood Pike, Beaver Valley Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.9 miles from Hopewell, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.22 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 demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 67.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hopewell Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.6 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hopewell, PA to Harrisburg, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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