How far is Colonial Park, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Colonial Park, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colonial Park and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colonial Park and Harrisburg.
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Start on the route
43 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Duke Street
69 m · 15 sec · Duke Street
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Turn left onto Prince Street
1128 ft · 41 sec · Prince Street
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Turn left onto Jonestown Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Jonestown Road
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Continue on Walnut Street
1 mi · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Turn slight right onto Herr Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Herr Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Herr Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 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 Colonial Park and Harrisburg.
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.
Jonestown Road
Turn left onto Jonestown Road
1.3 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Colonial Park 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 Colonial Park to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Penbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Colonial Park and 4.9 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Colonial Park and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Penbrook
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 Penbrook.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colonial Park and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 4.36 mi (7.01 km).
#1 Colonial Park
Census designated place
| Population | 13,229 |
| Coordinates | 40.3006400, -76.8096900 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.20 | $2.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
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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