How far is Collegeville, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Collegeville, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.8 miles (122 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.5 mi
01h 42m
Flight
75.83 mi
122.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.83 mi
Kilometers
122.03 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.5 mi
Kilometers
148.86 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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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 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Fri, Apr 17, 1:19 PM EDT
Return by in Collegeville
Fri, Apr 17, 3:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collegeville
2026-04-17T11:37
Arrive Harrisburg
Fri, Apr 17, 1:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Collegeville
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
Reamstown
PA

Census designated place

From Collegeville
45.8 mi
00h 51m
To Harrisburg
46.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    83 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Collegeville Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Collegeville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Starr Street

    3048 ft · 2 min · Starr Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Manavon Street

    1247 ft · 45 sec · Manavon Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    2743 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · State Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Morehall Road

    3265 ft · 1 min · North Morehall Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    72.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    1340 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    778 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    89 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South 17th Street

    2027 ft · 48 sec · South 17th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Derry Street

    1821 ft · 39 sec · Derry Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South 13th Street

    2423 ft · 1 min · South 13th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Street

    2510 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Fisher Plaza

    736 ft · 18 sec · Fisher Plaza

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on North 7th Street

    2412 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Collegeville 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
72.1 mi · 78%
State Road
3.6 mi · 4%
South Collegeville Road
3.21 mi · 3%
I 283
2.79 mi · 3%
I 83 South
2.72 mi · 3%
Bridge Street
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

72.1 mi · 01h 17m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
75.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reamstown
00h 51m from Collegeville
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Collegeville 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 Collegeville to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Reamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.8 miles from Collegeville and 46.7 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 75.8 miles (122 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.36 one way or $26.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Reamstown

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

24 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

33 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

34 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Coatesville

36 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collegeville and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 75.83 mi (122.03 km).

Collegeville

#1 Collegeville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,093
Coordinates40.1856600, -75.4515700
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.451531, 40.18563)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.36 L · about $13.36
Round trip
$26.72
6.54 gal · 24.72 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.36 $26.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.04 $30.08
Premium $4.95 $16.20 $32.40
Diesel $5.98 $19.55 $39.11

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Collegeville and Harrisburg. The current time is 11:37:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.