How far is Eastlawn Gardens, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Eastlawn Gardens, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
99.59 mi
01h 47m
Flight
89.72 mi
144.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.72 mi
Kilometers
144.39 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.59 mi
Kilometers
160.28 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 10:17 PM EDT
Return by in Eastlawn Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 12:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eastlawn Gardens
2026-04-18T20:29
Arrive Harrisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 10:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eastlawn Gardens
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
Centerport
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Eastlawn Gardens
48.1 mi
00h 53m
To Harrisburg
51.4 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eastlawn Gardens and Harrisburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Kessler Street

    54 m · 13 sec · Kessler Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    65 m · 11 sec · Monroe Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Lawn Road

    2952 ft · 1 min · East Lawn Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North New Street

    1550 ft · 28 sec · North New Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    1004 ft · 24 sec · East Center Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Easton Road

    906 ft · 34 sec · Easton Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Nazareth Pike

    4 mi · 6 min · Nazareth Pike

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward US 22 West: Allentown

    1278 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    14.8 mi · 20 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    20.8 mi · 25 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 Eastlawn Gardens 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 43%
I 81 South
21.5 mi · 22%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
14.8 mi · 15%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 8%
Nazareth Pike
3.97 mi · 4%
North Cameron Street
1.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

43.1 mi · 00h 52m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
89.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerport
00h 53m from Eastlawn Gardens
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eastlawn Gardens and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Eastlawn Gardens to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Centerport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.1 miles from Eastlawn Gardens and 51.4 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.34 one way or $28.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eastlawn Gardens and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Centerport

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

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

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Lancaster station

54 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

58 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

59 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

59 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eastlawn Gardens and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 89.72 mi (144.39 km).

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#1 Eastlawn Gardens

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population3,307
Coordinates40.7506500, -75.2957300
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Kessler Street (-75.295688, 40.750473)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.3 L · about $14.34
Round trip
$28.68
7.02 gal · 26.6 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.34 $28.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.14 $32.28
Premium $4.95 $17.39 $34.78
Diesel $5.98 $20.99 $41.98

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 Eastlawn Gardens and Harrisburg. The current time is 20:29:57.

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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.