How far is Baldwin, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Baldwin, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 111 miles (178.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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
111 mi
02h 00m
Flight
86.66 mi
139.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.66 mi
Kilometers
139.47 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111 mi
Kilometers
178.63 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Fri, May 1, 8:56 AM EDT
Return by in Baldwin
Fri, May 1, 10:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baldwin
2026-05-01T06:55
Arrive Harrisburg
Fri, May 1, 8:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
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 Baldwin
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 Baldwin
50.1 mi
01h 00m
To Harrisburg
61 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, May 1 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Friday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Baldwin Creek

    1423 ft · 1 min · Baldwin Creek

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Industrial Highway

    2966 ft · 1 min · Industrial Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saville Avenue

    3027 ft · 1 min · Saville Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chester Pike

    89 m · 6 sec · Chester Pike

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Bullens Lane

    3191 ft · 1 min · Bullens Lane

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard

    114 m · 12 sec · Macdade Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on MacDade Boulevard

    1356 ft · 25 sec · MacDade Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on East 22nd Street

    3276 ft · 1 min · East 22nd Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Edgmont Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Edgmont Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South New Middletown Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South New Middletown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Middletown Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · North Middletown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Chester Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chester Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Chester Pike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown

    1172 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto West Chester Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chester Bypass

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Exton

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  21. 21

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

    1340 ft · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    778 ft · 19 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    89 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto South 17th Street

    2027 ft · 48 sec · South 17th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Derry Street

    1821 ft · 39 sec · Derry Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South 13th Street

    2423 ft · 1 min · South 13th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto State Street

    2510 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Fisher Plaza

    736 ft · 18 sec · Fisher Plaza

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on North 7th Street

    2412 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baldwin 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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
64.5 mi · 58%
PA 100 North
7.52 mi · 7%
North Middletown Road
5.85 mi · 5%
West Chester Pike
3.21 mi · 3%
South New Middletown Road
2.85 mi · 3%
I 283
2.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

64.5 mi · 01h 09m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
86.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamstown
01h 00m from Baldwin
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Baldwin and Slight Chance Light Rain near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111 miles (178.6 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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 50.1 miles from Baldwin and 61 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 $16.02 one way or $32.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Baldwin and Slight Chance Light Rain 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 Baldwin and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 86.66 mi (139.47 km).

Baldwin

#1 Baldwin

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population19,419
Coordinates39.8623300, -75.3360200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.336051, 39.862347)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.83 L · about $16.02
Round trip
$32.03
7.84 gal · 29.66 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.02 $32.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.03 $36.06
Premium $4.95 $19.42 $38.84
Diesel $5.98 $23.44 $46.88

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Baldwin and Harrisburg. The current time is 06:55:33.

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.