How far is Danville, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Danville, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.7 miles (80 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
66.77 mi
01h 21m
Flight
49.74 mi
80.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.74 mi
Kilometers
80.05 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.77 mi
Kilometers
107.45 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 3:45 AM EDT
Return by in Danville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danville
2026-04-19T02:24
Arrive Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 3:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danville
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
East Franklin
PA

Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

From Danville
40.1 mi
00h 40m
To Harrisburg
26.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    12 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    624 ft · 23 sec · Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bloom Street

    133 m · 17 sec · Bloom Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Northumberland Street

    87 m · 12 sec · Northumberland Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Continental Boulevard

    1196 ft · 35 sec · Continental Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  10. 10

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Sunbury Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    48.3 mi · 57 min

  15. 15

    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

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: Harrisburg, Cameron Street

    3014 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North Cameron Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cameron Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Herr Street

    1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Danville 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunbury Road
52.8 mi · 79%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 17%
Elysburg Road
9.74 mi · 15%
Fairgrounds Road
2.19 mi · 3%
North Cameron Street
1.77 mi · 3%
US 22 East
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunbury Road

Merge slight left

48.3 mi · 00h 57m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
49.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Franklin
00h 40m from Danville
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Danville 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 Danville to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

East Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Danville and 26.6 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 49.7 miles (80 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.64 one way or $19.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

54 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

55 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

55 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 49.74 mi (80.05 km).

Danville

#1 Danville

Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania

Population4,595
Coordinates40.9634200, -76.6127300
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-76.612756, 40.96343)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.92 L · about $9.64
Round trip
$19.29
4.72 gal · 17.84 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.64 $19.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.85 $21.71
Premium $4.95 $11.69 $23.38
Diesel $5.98 $14.11 $28.23

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Danville and Harrisburg. The current time is 02:24:14.

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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.