How far is Ardmore, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Ardmore, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ardmore and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore and Harrisburg.
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Start on Sibley Avenue
123 m · 26 sec · Sibley Avenue
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Turn left onto Coulter Avenue
1490 ft · 1 min · Coulter Avenue
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Turn right onto Anderson Avenue
71 m · 14 sec · Anderson Avenue
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Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · West Montgomery Avenue
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Turn slight right onto New Gulph Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · New Gulph Road
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Continue on Old Gulph Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Old Gulph Road
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Continue on South Gulph Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Gulph Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
1226 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
632 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
1447 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard
1331 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
533 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
1919 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
1340 ft · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street
778 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
89 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto South 17th Street
2027 ft · 48 sec · South 17th Street
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Turn left onto Derry Street
1821 ft · 39 sec · Derry Street
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Turn right onto South 13th Street
2423 ft · 1 min · South 13th Street
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Turn left onto State Street
2510 ft · 55 sec · State Street
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Continue on Fisher Plaza
736 ft · 18 sec · Fisher Plaza
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Keep slight right to continue on North 7th Street
2412 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ardmore and Harrisburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.8 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ardmore and Mostly Sunny near Harrisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ardmore to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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 48.2 miles from Ardmore and 49.3 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.14 one way or $30.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ardmore and Mostly Sunny near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Adamstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Adamstown.
Lancaster station
Parkesburg
Coatesville
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ardmore and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 86.45 mi (139.12 km).
#1 Ardmore
Located in southeastern Pennsylvania just west of the Philadelphia city limits, this census-designated place is a prominent residential and commercial hub primarily within Montgomery County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0067800, -75.2854600 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.40 | $15.14 | $30.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $16.59 | $33.18 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $18.14 | $36.29 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $22.64 | $45.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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