How far is Elizabethville, PA from Steelton, PA?

The driving distance from Elizabethville, PA to Steelton, PA is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
29.94 mi
00h 48m
Flight
21.72 mi
34.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.72 mi
Kilometers
34.96 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.94 mi
Kilometers
48.19 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Steelton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:09 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabethville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethville
2026-04-19T01:20
Arrive Steelton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethville
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
Matamoras
PA

City in Washington County, Ohio, United States of America

From Elizabethville
15 mi
00h 24m
To Steelton
15 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethville and Steelton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethville and Steelton.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    10 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Market Street

    949 ft · 16 sec · South Market Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Market Street

    8.6 mi · 13 min · South Market Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Armstrong Terrace

    123 m · 7 sec · Armstrong Terrace

  5. 5

    Continue on Armstrong Street

    620 ft · 16 sec · Armstrong Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    1613 ft · 27 sec · North 4th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Peters Mountain Road

    8.9 mi · 14 min · Peters Mountain Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 22 East, US 322 East: Harrisburg

    2727 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Continue on North Front Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Front Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Front Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethville and Steelton.

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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 22 East
11.1 mi · 37%
Peters Mountain Road
8.92 mi · 30%
South Market Street
8.79 mi · 29%
North Front Street
0.66 mi · 2%
North 4th Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Armstrong Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

US 22 East

Merge slight left

10.6 mi · 00h 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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matamoras
00h 24m from Elizabethville
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Elizabethville and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Steelton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabethville to Steelton?

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Matamoras is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Elizabethville and 15 miles from Steelton.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elizabethville and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Steelton.

Stop Ideas Near Matamoras

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

20 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

32 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

42 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethville and Steelton. Straight-line distance: 21.72 mi (34.96 km).

Elizabethville

#1 Elizabethville

Borough in northern Dauhpin County, Pennsylvania

Population1,492
Coordinates40.5489700, -76.8119200
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Steelton

#2 Steelton

Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Population5,957
Coordinates40.2353700, -76.8413600
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethville (-76.81192, 40.54897)
End: Steelton (-76.84136, 40.23537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4 L · about $4.33
Round trip
$8.66
2.12 gal · 8 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.33 $8.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.87 $9.75
Premium $4.95 $5.25 $10.50
Diesel $5.98 $6.34 $12.68

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 Elizabethville and Steelton. The current time is 01:20:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.