How far is Bushkill, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Bushkill, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.7 miles (183 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
133.33 mi
02h 18m
Flight
113.74 mi
183.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.74 mi
Kilometers
183.04 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.33 mi
Kilometers
214.57 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Wed, Apr 22, 11:32 PM EDT
Return by in Bushkill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bushkill
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Harrisburg
Wed, Apr 22, 11:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bushkill
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
Weisenberg
PA

Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From Bushkill
66.6 mi
01h 09m
To Harrisburg
66.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 mi · 15 min

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Seven Bridge Road

    54 m · 6 sec · Seven Bridge Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Seven Bridge Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Seven Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Keystone Shortway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersville

    25.2 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    17.1 mi · 23 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    20.8 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    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

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: Harrisburg, Cameron Street

    3014 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Cameron Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cameron Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Herr Street

    1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1377 ft · 47 sec · 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 Bushkill 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 32%
US 209 south to PA 33 south
25.2 mi · 19%
I 81 South
21.5 mi · 16%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
17.1 mi · 13%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 6%
Keystone Shortway
3.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

43.1 mi · 00h 52m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
113.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weisenberg
01h 09m from Bushkill
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bushkill 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 Bushkill to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Weisenberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.6 miles from Bushkill and 66.7 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 113.7 miles (183 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.20 one way or $38.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Weisenberg

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

54 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Exton

64 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Paoli

64 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

65 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bushkill and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 113.74 mi (183.04 km).

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#1 Bushkill

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population8,654
Coordinates41.0934300, -75.0018400
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: US 209 (-75.001605, 41.093333)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.7 gal
17.81 L · about $19.20
Round trip
$38.41
9.4 gal · 35.62 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.20 $38.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.62 $43.23
Premium $4.95 $23.28 $46.57
Diesel $5.98 $28.11 $56.21

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bushkill and Harrisburg. The current time is 21:13:24.

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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.