How far is Clarks Summit, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Clarks Summit, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarks Summit and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarks Summit and Harrisburg.
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Start on Electric Street
19 m · 5 sec · Electric Street
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Turn right onto Atherton Street
859 ft · 38 sec · Atherton Street
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Turn right onto West Grove Street
2021 ft · 1 min · West Grove Street
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Turn left onto Morgan Highway
3.9 mi · 7 min · Morgan Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Keyser Avenue
94 m · 8 sec · North Keyser Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward US 11 South, PA 307 South
1153 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Scranton Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway
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Continue on Mulberry Street
884 ft · 36 sec · Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto Penn Avenue
1647 ft · 44 sec · Penn Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
1414 ft · 36 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1191 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Take the ramp right
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
116.3 mi · 2 hr 17 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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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
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: Harrisburg, Cameron Street
3014 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Cameron Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cameron Street
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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 Clarks Summit and Harrisburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
116 mi · 02h 17m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Clarks Summit 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 Clarks Summit to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Mahanoy City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Clarks Summit and 67.4 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104 miles (167.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.96 one way or $37.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Clarks Summit and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Mahanoy City
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 Mahanoy City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarks Summit and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 104.02 mi (167.4 km).
#1 Clarks Summit
City in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 4,843 |
| Coordinates | 41.4886900, -75.7085200 |
| Altitude | 397 |
| 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: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $18.96 | $37.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.34 | $42.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.99 | $45.97 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.75 | $55.49 |
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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