How far is Blooming Grove, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Blooming Grove, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
43.43 mi
00h 59m
Flight
33.24 mi
53.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.24 mi
Kilometers
53.49 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.43 mi
Kilometers
69.9 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 1:26 AM EDT
Return by in Blooming Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 2:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blooming Grove
2026-04-18T00:26
Arrive Harrisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 1:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blooming Grove
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
Latimore
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Blooming Grove
20.6 mi
00h 29m
To Harrisburg
22.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blooming Grove and Harrisburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Blooming Grove Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Blooming Grove Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto York Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · York Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Railroad Street

    1759 ft · 49 sec · North Railroad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Eichelberger Street

    707 ft · 25 sec · Eichelberger Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Stock Street

    133 m · 15 sec · Stock Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Carlisle Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Carlisle Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Carlisle Pike

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Carlisle Pike

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carlisle Pike

    56 m · 4 sec · Carlisle Pike

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Carlisle Pike

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Carlisle Pike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    63 m · 4 sec · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

    1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Forster Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Forster Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    2053 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carlisle Pike
33.9 mi · 78%
Carlisle Street
1.63 mi · 4%
York Street
1.46 mi · 3%
Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.23 mi · 3%
M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
0.83 mi · 2%
Blooming Grove Road
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Carlisle Pike

Merge slight left

13.5 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Latimore
00h 29m from Blooming Grove
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Blooming Grove and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Blooming Grove to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Latimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Blooming Grove and 22.8 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Blooming Grove and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Latimore

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Latimore, 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 Latimore.

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

32 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

37 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

45 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

53 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blooming Grove and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 33.24 mi (53.49 km).

Blooming Grove

#1 Blooming Grove

Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania

Population4,687
Coordinates39.7948200, -76.9441500
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Blooming Grove Road (-76.944144, 39.79485)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.8 L · about $6.25
Round trip
$12.50
3.06 gal · 11.6 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.25 $12.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.04 $14.07
Premium $4.95 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $5.98 $9.15 $18.30

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Blooming Grove and Harrisburg. The current time is 00:26:19.

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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.