How far is Campbelltown, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Campbelltown, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.21 mi
00h 30m
Flight
15.77 mi
25.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.77 mi
Kilometers
25.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.21 mi
Kilometers
29.31 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Tue, May 5, 4:03 AM EDT
Return by in Campbelltown
Tue, May 5, 4:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Campbelltown
2026-05-05T03:33
Arrive Harrisburg
Tue, May 5, 4:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Campbelltown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hummelstown
PA

Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From Campbelltown
8.8 mi
00h 15m
To Harrisburg
9.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Horseshoe Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Horseshoe Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on East Governor Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Governor Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Governor Road

    28 m · 2 sec · East Governor Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto East Governor Road

    2172 ft · 37 sec · East Governor Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Governor Road

    33 m · 2 sec · East Governor Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Governor Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Governor Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hockersville Road

    3022 ft · 1 min · Hockersville Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Chocolate Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Chocolate Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    778 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    89 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South 17th Street

    2027 ft · 48 sec · South 17th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Derry Street

    1821 ft · 39 sec · Derry Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 13th Street

    2423 ft · 1 min · South 13th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Street

    2510 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Fisher Plaza

    736 ft · 18 sec · Fisher Plaza

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on North 7th Street

    2412 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Campbelltown 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
109.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Chocolate Avenue
10.8 mi · 59%
East Governor Road
2.95 mi · 16%
Horseshoe Pike
0.83 mi · 5%
Hockersville Road
0.57 mi · 3%
State Street
0.48 mi · 3%
South 13th Street
0.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Chocolate Avenue

Continue straight

7.17 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hummelstown
00h 15m from Campbelltown
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Campbelltown 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 Campbelltown to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hummelstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Campbelltown and 9.4 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hummelstown

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

8 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

14 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

15 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Campbelltown and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 15.77 mi (25.38 km).

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#1 Campbelltown

Census designated place

Population3,616
Coordinates40.2775900, -76.5852500
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-76.58521, 40.277397)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884583, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.43 L · about $2.62
Round trip
$5.23
1.28 gal · 4.86 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.62 $5.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.94 $5.89
Premium $4.95 $3.17 $6.34
Diesel $5.98 $3.83 $7.65

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Campbelltown and Harrisburg. The current time is 03:33:05.

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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.