How far is Chester, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Chester and Harrisburg is 85.92 miles (138.27 km).
Flight distance from Chester, PA to Harrisburg, PA is 85.92 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Chester to Harrisburg with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Chester, Pennsylvania to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is: 100.9 miles (162.39 km) by car.
Driving from Chester to Harrisburg will take approximately 01 hours 58 minutes.
#1 Chester
City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 4072 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°50'59"N 75°21'25"W |
| Latitude | 39.8496700 |
| Longitude | -75.3570700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania. It is located on the Susquehanna River in the central part of the state. Harrisburg is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the State Capitol Building and the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra.
| Population | 49322 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°16'25"N 76°53'4"W |
| Latitude | 40.2737000 |
| Longitude | -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Harrisburg: North 7th Street (-76.884584,40.273641)
Estimated Travel Time Between Chester and Harrisburg
The distance between Chester and Harrisburg is 162 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 48 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Chester and Harrisburg. The current time is 01:44:02.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 21 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 01 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 26 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.48 liters (3.56 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chester and Harrisburg.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chester to Harrisburg is $13.23 (diesel $16.97).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $13.23 | $14.68 | $15.82 | $16.97 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chester and Harrisburg (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
