How far is Dunmore, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Dunmore, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
123.6 mi
02h 03m
Flight
102.73 mi
165.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.73 mi
Kilometers
165.32 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.6 mi
Kilometers
198.92 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM EDT
Return by in Dunmore
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunmore
2026-04-22T20:40
Arrive Harrisburg
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunmore
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
Gilberton
PA

Borough in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Dunmore
61.1 mi
01h 01m
To Harrisburg
62.6 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Blakely Street

    1933 ft · 35 sec · South Blakely Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Cherry Street

    113 m · 8 sec · Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wheeler Avenue

    3164 ft · 59 sec · Wheeler Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Myrtle Street

    122 m · 12 sec · Myrtle Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Harrison Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Crown Avenue

    1207 ft · 29 sec · Crown Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto River Street

    1502 ft · 35 sec · River Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    116.3 mi · 2 hr 17 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

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

    3014 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 Dunmore 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
116 mi · 94%
North Cameron Street
1.77 mi · 1%
Harrison Avenue
0.88 mi · 1%
US 22 East
0.84 mi · 1%
Wheeler Avenue
0.6 mi
River Street
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

116 mi · 02h 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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
102.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilberton
01h 01m from Dunmore
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Dunmore 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 Dunmore to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Gilberton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Dunmore and 62.6 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.81 one way or $35.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Dunmore and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Gilberton

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

52 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

57 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

80 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

80 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunmore and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 102.73 mi (165.32 km).

Dunmore

#1 Dunmore

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population12,836
Coordinates41.4198000, -75.6324100
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: South Blakely Street (-75.632442, 41.41982)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.51 L · about $17.81
Round trip
$35.63
8.72 gal · 33.02 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.81 $35.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.05 $40.10
Premium $4.95 $21.60 $43.20
Diesel $5.98 $26.07 $52.15

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 Dunmore and Harrisburg. The current time is 20:40:25.

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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.