How far is Dickinson, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Dickinson, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
34.45 mi
00h 36m
Flight
26.23 mi
42.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.23 mi
Kilometers
42.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.45 mi
Kilometers
55.44 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 1:11 AM EDT
Return by in Dickinson
Sun, Apr 19, 1:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dickinson
2026-04-19T00:34
Arrive Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 1:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dickinson
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
Middlesex
PA

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Dickinson
17.2 mi
00h 18m
To Harrisburg
17.3 mi
00h 18m

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
8 to 13 mph NW
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 Dickinson and Harrisburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    991 ft · 26 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Centerville Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1287 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    27.1 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West, US 322 West, US 22 East, PA 230 East: Lewistown, State College, Harrisburg

    1267 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 East, PA 230 East: Harrisburg

    2676 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Cameron Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cameron Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Herr Street

    1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dickinson 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Centerville Road
28.7 mi · 83%
North Cameron Street
1.77 mi · 5%
American Legion Memorial Highway
0.77 mi · 2%
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
0.74 mi · 2%
US 11 North
0.74 mi · 2%
US 22 East
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Centerville Road

Merge slight left

27.1 mi · 00h 34m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
00h 18m from Dickinson
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Dickinson 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 Dickinson to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Dickinson and 17.3 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

22 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

35 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

45 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dickinson and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 26.23 mi (42.22 km).

Dickinson

#1 Dickinson

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population5,385
Coordinates40.1134200, -77.3349800
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Bottom Road (-77.335031, 40.113487)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.6 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.97
2.44 gal · 9.2 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.98 $9.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.61 $11.22
Premium $4.95 $6.04 $12.09
Diesel $5.98 $7.30 $14.59

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 Dickinson and Harrisburg. The current time is 00:34:56.

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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.