Origin
Myerstown, PA
Evening in Myerstown on Sunday
Local time
8:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Myerstown, PA to Harrisburg, PA
Drive Time
46m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
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6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Myerstown, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Myerstown, PA to Harrisburg, PA covers 26.2 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 15, Mountain Road, Goodyear Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.2 miles on US 15. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.34 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
13.1 miles from Myerstown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Myerstown, PA to Harrisburg, PA covers 26.2 miles and takes about 46m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 15 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near Mountain Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (Mountain Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (US 15): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles (Taylor Bridge Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.2 mi into trip
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~7m in
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Mountain Road
At end of road, turn left onto Mountain Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.1 mi into trip
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~21m in
|
US 15
Turn left onto US 15
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
23.3 mi into trip
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~40m in
|
Taylor Bridge Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto Taylor Bridge Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 15 | 12.2 mi | 18m |
| Mountain Road | 6.9 mi | 13m |
| Goodyear Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Latimore Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Taylor Bridge Bypass | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| M. Harvey Taylor Bridge | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Forster Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North 7th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 15
— 12.2 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Myerstown, PA and Harrisburg, PA.
1
Start on Goodyear Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Goodyear Road
2
Continue on Latimore Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Latimore Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Mountain Road
6.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Mountain Road
4
Turn left onto US 15
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
US 15
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 15
6.9 mi
·
11 min
·
US 15
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on US 11; US 15
205 ft
·
3 sec
·
Taylor Bridge Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Taylor Bridge Bypass
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Forster Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Forster Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto North 7th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Street
11
Arrive at destination
North 7th Street
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 13.1 miles from Myerstown, PA, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.2 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 26.2 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.1 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
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 Myerstown, 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 Myerstown, PA
This is one driving day of about 26.2 miles and 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Myerstown, 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 US 15 for about 12.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.1 mi from Myerstown, PA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 26.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.1 miles from Myerstown, 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
$4.34 one way
$8.67 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.74 | $9.49 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.08 | $10.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Evening in Harrisburg on Sunday
Local time
8:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
56°F
Waverly, NY
13 mi in
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
1 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
46m 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 Myerstown, PA to Harrisburg, PA covers 26.2 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 15, Mountain Road, Goodyear Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.1 miles from Myerstown, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.34 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 straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (Mountain Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (US 15): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles (Taylor Bridge Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Myerstown, PA to Harrisburg, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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