How far is Back Mountain, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Back Mountain, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 118.1 miles (190 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
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.
Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Back Mountain and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Back Mountain and Harrisburg.
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Start on the route
2551 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Highway
37 m · 2 sec · Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway
4.7 mi · 10 min · Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
11.9 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
90.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
1437 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: Harrisburg, Cameron Street
3014 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Cameron Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cameron Street
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Turn right onto Herr Street
1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
1377 ft · 47 sec · 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 Back Mountain 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.
Memorial Highway
Continue straight
90.6 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Back Mountain 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 Back Mountain to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 118.1 miles (190 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Frackville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Back Mountain and 59.1 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Back Mountain and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Frackville
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 Frackville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Back Mountain and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 86.86 mi (139.78 km).
#1 Back Mountain
Unincorporated community
| Population | 26,973 |
| Coordinates | 41.3359100, -75.9963100 |
| Altitude | 389 |
| 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: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $4.09 | $17.04 | $34.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.18 | $38.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.66 | $41.32 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $24.94 | $49.87 |
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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