How far is Emmaus, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Emmaus, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emmaus and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emmaus and Harrisburg.
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Start on North 3rd Street
27 m · 6 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto State Avenue
1876 ft · 42 sec · State Avenue
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Continue on Lehigh Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Lehigh Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West, PA 309 North: Harrisburg, Tamaqua
2561 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Harrisburg
53.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
20.8 mi · 25 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
A richer read on the saved driving route between Emmaus and Harrisburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 78 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Harrisburg
53.3 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Emmaus and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emmaus to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Bernville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Emmaus and 41 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.93 one way or $23.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Emmaus and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Bernville
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 Bernville.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emmaus and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 75.28 mi (121.15 km).
#1 Emmaus
Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 11,493 |
| Coordinates | 40.5395400, -75.4968500 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.93 | $23.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.43 | $26.86 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.47 | $28.93 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.46 | $34.92 |
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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