How far is East Franklin, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from East Franklin, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Township in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Franklin and Harrisburg.
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Start on the route
2195 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
1760 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
38.9 mi · 46 min
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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
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: Harrisburg, Cameron Street
3014 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Cameron Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cameron Street
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Turn right onto Herr Street
1643 ft · 45 sec · 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
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Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Merge slight left
38.9 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving East Franklin and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Trip Questions
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How long does it take to drive from East Franklin to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
East Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from East Franklin and 21.4 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Franklin and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near East Hanover
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 East Hanover.
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Franklin and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 33.85 mi (54.48 km).
#1 East Franklin
Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,804 |
| Coordinates | 40.6212000, -76.4305100 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.17 | $12.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
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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