Origin
Media, PA
Afternoon in Media on Saturday
Local time
1:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Media, 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 50m
Distance
94.9 mi
153 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Media, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Media, PA to Harrisburg, PA covers 94.9 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Baltimore Avenue, Baltimore Pike, North Middletown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.73 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.
Midpoint
47.5 miles from Media, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Baltimore Avenue | — | — |
| Baltimore Pike | — | — |
| North Middletown Road | — | — |
| South Chester Road | — | — |
| West Chester Pike | — | — |
| US 322 West | — | — |
| West Chester Bypass | — | — |
| PA 100 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Baltimore Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Media, PA and Harrisburg, PA.
1
Start on South Monroe Street
72 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Monroe Street
2
Turn right onto East Baltimore Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Baltimore Avenue
3
Continue on Baltimore Pike
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Pike
4
Take the exit right
315 ft
·
11 sec
5
Turn right onto North Middletown Road
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
North Middletown Road
6
Continue on South Chester Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Chester Road
7
Turn left onto West Chester Pike
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown
9
Merge slight left onto West Chester Bypass
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Chester Bypass
10
Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Exton
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
PA 100 North: Exton
11
Take the exit slight right toward PATP
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
PATP
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 76 West: Harrisburg
13
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
65 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
15
Continue straight
2.5 mi
·
3 min
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 83 South: Harrisburg
17
Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
17th Street
18
Keep slight right
292 ft
·
7 sec
19
Turn straight onto South 17th Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
South 17th Street
20
Turn left onto Derry Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Derry Street
21
Turn right onto South 13th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 13th Street
22
Turn left onto State Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Street
23
Continue on Fisher Plaza
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Fisher Plaza
24
Keep slight right to continue on North 7th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Street
25
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 47.5 miles from Media, PA, or about 55m 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 21 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.5 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harrisburg, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Media, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Media, PA
This is one driving day of about 94.9 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Media, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.5 miles from Media, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.73 one way
$31.47 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.23 | $34.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.40 | $36.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.95 | $41.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.96 | $4.56 |
| Efficient EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38 | 0 | $13.29 | $6.07 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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 Saturday
Local time
1:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 50m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
94.9 mi in 1h 50m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East Baltimore Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Media, PA to Harrisburg, PA is easy. At 1h 50m 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 Media, PA to Harrisburg, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 50m. Total distance: 94.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Media, PA to Harrisburg, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harrisburg, PA before heading back.
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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