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Trip from West Hazleton, 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 39m

Distance

80.7 mi

130 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 32m ★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States

West Hazleton, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from West Hazleton, PA to Harrisburg, PA covers 80.7 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 81, CAN DO Expressway, North Cameron Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.38 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

40.4 miles from West Hazleton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 80.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 39m highway drive covering 80.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 81 and CAN DO Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 75 miles on I 81.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 75 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and CAN DO Expressway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Green Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (West Green Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 77.5 miles (US 322): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Green Street

Turn right onto West Green Street

Navigation decision point

5
2.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 81

Merge onto I 81

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
77.5 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | US 322

Take the exit onto US 322 toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 67A; 67B Toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US...
9
77.8 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 22 East: Harrisburg, Cameron Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 67A Toward US 22 East: Harrisburg, Cameron Street
5
78.4 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in | US 22 / North Cameron Street

Merge onto US 22 / North Cameron Street

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 75 mi 1h 27m
CAN DO Expressway 1.9 mi 2m
North Cameron Street 1.8 mi 3m
Herr Street 0.3 mi <1m
US 322 0.3 mi <1m
North 7th Street 0.3 mi <1m
North Broad Street 0.2 mi <1m
Warren Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 75 mi, about 1h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Hazleton, PA and Harrisburg, PA.

1

Start on Warren Street

388 ft · 19 sec · Warren Street
2

Turn right onto West Green Street

203 ft · 10 sec · West Green Street
3

Turn right onto PA 93; PA 924

0.2 mi · 53 sec · North Broad Street
4

Turn right onto PA 924

1.9 mi · 2 min · CAN DO Expressway
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
6

Merge onto I 81

75 mi · 1 hr 27 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit onto US 322

0.3 mi · 27 sec · US 322
Exit 67A; 67B Toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 67A Toward US 22 East: Harrisburg, Cameron Street Use the slight left lane.
9

Merge onto US 22

1.8 mi · 3 min · North Cameron Street
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn right onto Herr Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Herr Street
11

Turn right onto North 7th Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · North 7th Street
12

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 40.4 miles from West Hazleton, PA, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75 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 18 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 40.4 miles or 48m 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 21m

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 West Hazleton, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from West Hazleton, PA

This is one driving day of about 80.7 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from West Hazleton, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 75 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.4 mi from West Hazleton, PA · 48m into the drive

township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Franklin, PA

40 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

New Philadelphia, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Franklin, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.4 miles from West Hazleton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75 miles.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 55.7
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free near mile 80.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.38 one way

$26.76 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $14.65 $29.31
premium $4.93 $15.65 $31.30
diesel $5.61 $17.82 $35.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.2 0 $8.47 $3.87
Efficient EV 20.2 0 $7.06 $3.23
EV Truck/SUV 32.3 0 $11.30 $5.16

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

West Hazleton, PA

Night in West Hazleton on Friday

Local time

9:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Harrisburg, PA

Night in Harrisburg on Friday

Local time

9:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

42°F

East Franklin, PA

40 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

21 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 39m 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 West Hazleton, PA to Harrisburg, PA covers 80.7 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 81, CAN DO Expressway, North Cameron Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 40.4 miles from West Hazleton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.38 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 80.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (West Green Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 77.5 miles (US 322): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from West Hazleton, PA to Harrisburg, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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