How far is Aldan, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Aldan, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.63 mi
02h 01m
Flight
87.81 mi
141.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.81 mi
Kilometers
141.32 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.63 mi
Kilometers
174.82 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 3:11 AM EDT
Return by in Aldan
Sun, Apr 19, 5:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aldan
2026-04-19T01:10
Arrive Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 3:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aldan
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Adamstown
PA

Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands

From Aldan
49.9 mi
01h 00m
To Harrisburg
58.8 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aldan and Harrisburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aldan and Harrisburg.

  1. 1

    Start on South Woodlawn Avenue

    38 m · 10 sec · South Woodlawn Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    157 m · 22 sec · West Providence Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Clifton Avenue

    1401 ft · 41 sec · North Clifton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Springfield Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Springfield Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Sproul Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Sproul Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Springfield Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Springfield Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Chester Pike

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Newtown Street Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Newtown Street Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Darby Paoli Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Darby Paoli Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Darby Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Darby Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lancaster Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East Lancaster Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Morehall Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Morehall Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Morehall Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    72.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    1340 ft · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    778 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    89 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto South 17th Street

    2027 ft · 48 sec · South 17th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Derry Street

    1821 ft · 39 sec · Derry Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South 13th Street

    2423 ft · 1 min · South 13th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Street

    2510 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Fisher Plaza

    736 ft · 18 sec · Fisher Plaza

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on North 7th Street

    2412 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aldan and Harrisburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
72.1 mi · 66%
Springfield Road
4.64 mi · 4%
Darby Paoli Road
3.66 mi · 3%
I 283
2.79 mi · 3%
I 83 South
2.72 mi · 3%
East Lancaster Avenue
2.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

72.1 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
87.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamstown
01h 00m from Aldan
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Aldan and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aldan to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km) and usually takes 02h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Aldan and 58.8 miles from Harrisburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Aldan and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Adamstown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Adamstown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Adamstown.

RAIL

Lancaster station

30 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

33 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Coatesville

35 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

40 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aldan and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 87.81 mi (141.32 km).

Aldan

#1 Aldan

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,149
Coordinates39.9215000, -75.2879600
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: South Woodlawn Avenue (-75.288319, 39.921337)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884583, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.51 L · about $15.65
Round trip
$31.30
7.66 gal · 29.02 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.65 $31.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.61 $35.23
Premium $4.95 $18.97 $37.95
Diesel $5.98 $22.90 $45.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Aldan and Harrisburg. The current time is 01:10:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.