How far is Fairview, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Fairview, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86 miles (138.4 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.59 mi
01h 47m
Flight
86.02 mi
138.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.02 mi
Kilometers
138.43 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.59 mi
Kilometers
176.37 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 11, 1:16 AM EDT
Return by in Fairview
Sat, Apr 11, 3:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-04-10T23:29
Arrive Harrisburg
Sat, Apr 11, 1:16 AM 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 Fairview
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
Adamstown
PA

Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands

From Fairview
49.6 mi
00h 53m
To Harrisburg
60 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
73°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairview and Harrisburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Essex Avenue

    665 ft · 26 sec · Essex Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fairview Road

    1907 ft · 50 sec · Fairview Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Macdade Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on MacDade Boulevard

    1356 ft · 25 sec · MacDade Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on East 22nd Street

    3276 ft · 1 min · East 22nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Edgmont Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Edgmont Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on South New Middletown Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South New Middletown Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Middletown Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · North Middletown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Chester Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chester Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Chester Pike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown

    1172 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto West Chester Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chester Bypass

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Exton

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    1340 ft · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    778 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    89 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto South 17th Street

    2027 ft · 48 sec · South 17th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Derry Street

    1821 ft · 39 sec · Derry Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South 13th Street

    2423 ft · 1 min · South 13th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Street

    2510 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Fisher Plaza

    736 ft · 18 sec · Fisher Plaza

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on North 7th Street

    2412 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview 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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
64.5 mi · 59%
PA 100 North
7.52 mi · 7%
North Middletown Road
5.85 mi · 5%
West Chester Pike
3.21 mi · 3%
South New Middletown Road
2.85 mi · 3%
I 283
2.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

64.5 mi · 01h 09m

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
+23.6 mi
86 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamstown
00h 53m from Fairview
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fairview and Mostly Sunny near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairview to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 109.6 miles (176.4 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?

Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Fairview and 60 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 86 miles (138.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.81 one way or $31.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairview and Mostly Sunny near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Adamstown

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

30 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

33 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Coatesville

35 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

40 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 86.02 mi (138.43 km).

Fairview

#1 Fairview

Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population186
Coordinates39.8717800, -75.3446300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Essex Avenue (-75.344602, 39.871754)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.87 gal
14.64 L · about $15.81
Round trip
$31.63
7.74 gal · 29.28 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.81 $31.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.80 $35.60
Premium $4.95 $19.17 $38.34
Diesel $5.98 $23.14 $46.29

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Harrisburg. The current time is 23:29:13.

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.