How far is Exeter, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Exeter, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Exeter and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Exeter and Harrisburg.
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Start on Schooley Avenue
13 m · 5 sec · Schooley Avenue
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Wyoming Avenue
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
2382 ft · 1 min · East 8th Street
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Continue on 8th Street Bridge
1356 ft · 27 sec · 8th Street Bridge
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Turn slight right
43 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto River Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · River Road
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Continue on North River Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · North River Street
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Turn left
2236 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
11.9 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
90.6 mi · 1 hr 45 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 Exeter and Harrisburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North River Street
Continue straight
90.6 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Exeter and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Exeter to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Girardville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Exeter and 56.8 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.34 one way or $32.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Exeter and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Girardville
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 Girardville.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Elizabethtown station
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Exeter and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 91.31 mi (146.95 km).
#1 Exeter
Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 5,519 |
| Coordinates | 41.3206400, -75.8190800 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| 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: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $16.34 | $32.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.40 | $36.79 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.82 | $39.63 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $23.92 | $47.84 |
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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