How far is Conewago, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Conewago, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.77 mi
00h 26m
Flight
14.27 mi
22.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.27 mi
Kilometers
22.97 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.77 mi
Kilometers
30.21 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM EDT
Return by in Conewago
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conewago
2026-04-23T01:15
Arrive Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Conewago
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Highspire
PA

Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From Conewago
8.9 mi
00h 13m
To Harrisburg
9.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Zeager Road

    2435 ft · 1 min · Zeager Road

  2. 2

    Continue on South Deodate Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Deodate Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Toll House Road

    1795 ft · 31 sec · Toll House Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 283 West

    2145 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283 North: Harrisburg

    2776 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    778 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    89 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South 17th Street

    2027 ft · 48 sec · South 17th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Derry Street

    1821 ft · 39 sec · Derry Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 13th Street

    2423 ft · 1 min · South 13th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Street

    2510 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Fisher Plaza

    736 ft · 18 sec · Fisher Plaza

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on North 7th Street

    2412 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conewago and Harrisburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 283 West
6.78 mi · 36%
I 83 South
2.72 mi · 14%
I 283 North
2.47 mi · 13%
Harrisburg Pike
1.62 mi · 9%
South Deodate Road
1.08 mi · 6%
State Street
0.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

PA 283 West

Merge slight left

6.38 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
14.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highspire
00h 13m from Conewago
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Conewago and Sunny near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Conewago to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Highspire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Conewago and 9.8 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Conewago and Sunny near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Highspire

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

5 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

9 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

17 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

27 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conewago and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 14.27 mi (22.97 km).

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#1 Conewago

Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population8,536
Coordinates40.1581500, -76.6602500
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Zeager Road (-76.660284, 40.158123)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.51 L · about $2.70
Round trip
$5.39
1.32 gal · 5.02 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.70 $5.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.04 $6.07
Premium $4.95 $3.27 $6.54
Diesel $5.98 $3.95 $7.89

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Conewago and Harrisburg. The current time is 01:15:59.

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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.