How far is Canton, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Canton, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
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 Union County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canton and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton and Harrisburg.
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Start on West Union Street
18 m · 7 sec · West Union Street
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Turn right onto Troy Street
984 ft · 36 sec · Troy Street
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Continue on Sullivan Street
990 ft · 34 sec · Sullivan Street
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Continue on Springbrook Drive
3.1 mi · 6 min · Springbrook Drive
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Turn slight left onto Grover Road
107 m · 8 sec · Grover Road
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Continue on Grover Road
103 m · 9 sec · Grover Road
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Turn straight
22.4 mi · 32 min
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Take the ramp straight toward US 15 South
726 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
949 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
48 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Market Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike
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Continue on US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15
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Continue on Westbranch Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
1864 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left
2393 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
1.1 km · 45 sec · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right
783 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 147 South: Milton
2968 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 14 min
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Continue on County Line Road
694 ft · 11 sec · County Line Road
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Turn right
6.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, US 15 South: Harrisburg
32.9 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, US 322 East: Harrisburg
1533 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Benvenue Road
15.4 mi · 23 min · Benvenue Road
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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 Canton and Harrisburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 11 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, US 15 South: Harrisburg
32.9 mi · 00h 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.
Sunny leaving Canton and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canton to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Lewisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Canton and 62.1 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Canton and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Lewisburg
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 Lewisburg.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 95.55 mi (153.78 km).
#1 Canton
Borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,855 |
| Coordinates | 41.6564600, -76.8532900 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| 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: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $18.06 | $36.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.33 | $40.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.90 | $43.79 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $26.43 | $52.86 |
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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