Origin
Laureldale, PA
Morning in Laureldale on Saturday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Laureldale, PA to Harrisburg, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
64.9 mi
104 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laureldale, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Laureldale to Harrisburg is 64.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 23 minutes via Pennsylvania Turnpike, Warren Street Bypass, and I-283, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This northeastern Pennsylvania drive is primarily highway-focused, making it a straightforward trip between two points in the same state. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on major interstates, so expect efficient travel. This route is ideal for a quick journey, offering a no-fuss way to get from Laureldale to Harrisburg without much complication.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 23m. Total distance: 64.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This trip leans heavily into its highway-focused profile, with 64% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience long, uninterrupted stretches, including a notable 38.9 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The driving experience is largely characterized by these faster segments, allowing for steady progress towards your destination. While not a winding country road, the consistent highway nature means you can maintain a good pace for most of the 64.9 miles.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 38.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Warren Street Bypass. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.9 miles in near Colonel Howard Boulevard.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.9 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.9 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
16.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Colonel Howard Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard toward I 76, PATP
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76, PATP
8
56.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 247
Toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
6
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 83 South: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 3A
Toward I 83 South: Harrisburg
7
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m 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
62.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Laureldale, PA and Harrisburg, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Denver and Hershey.
Patp
16.2 mi in
|
~23m
Denver
16.2 mi in
|
~23m
Hershey
56.9 mi in
|
~1h 8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 38.9 mi | 41m |
| Warren Street Bypass | 14.3 mi | 19m |
| I 283 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Colonel Howard Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North 5th Street Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bellevue Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South 13th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 38.9 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laureldale, PA and Harrisburg, PA.
1
Start on Elizabeth Avenue
345 ft
·
14 sec
·
Elizabeth Avenue
2
Turn left onto Arlington Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Arlington Street
3
Turn left onto Bellevue Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bellevue Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward PA 12 West: Lebanon
6
Merge onto PA 12
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Warren Street Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver
8
Turn left onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
Toward I 76, PATP
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
11
Merge onto I 76; PATP
39 mi
·
41 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 247
Toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on I 283
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
I 283
14
Keep slight left at fork
2.7 mi
·
3 min
Exit 3A
Toward I 83 South: Harrisburg
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 44B
Toward 17th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
293 ft
·
7 sec
Use the left / right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto South 17th Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South 17th Street
18
Turn left onto Derry Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Derry Street
19
Turn right onto South 13th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 13th Street
20
Turn left onto State Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Street
21
Continue on Fisher Plaza
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Fisher Plaza
22
Keep slight right at fork onto North 7th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Street
23
Arrive at destination
North 7th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.5 mi from Laureldale, PA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Laureldale, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.76 one way
$21.52 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.78 | $23.57 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.59 | $25.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.06
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(38.9 mi)
$5.06
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$5
Total
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.81 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $4.15 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Harrisburg, PA
Morning in Harrisburg on Saturday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
17 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 23m 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 Laureldale, PA to Harrisburg, PA covers 64.9 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Warren Street Bypass, I 283. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.5 miles from Laureldale, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.76 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.9 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.9 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Laureldale, PA and Harrisburg, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Denver and Hershey.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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