How far is Forest Hills, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Forest Hills, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Hills and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hills and Harrisburg.
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Start on Forest Hills Road
1437 ft · 56 sec · Forest Hills Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Cape Horn Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Cape Horn Road
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Turn left onto East Prospect Road
1846 ft · 39 sec · East Prospect Road
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Continue on Mount Rose Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Mount Rose Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 83 North: Harrisburg
1296 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
25.2 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 230: 13th Street
1088 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 13th Street
41 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto South 13th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 13th Street
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Turn left onto State Street
2510 ft · 55 sec · State Street
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Continue on Fisher Plaza
736 ft · 18 sec · Fisher Plaza
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Keep slight right to continue on North 7th Street
2412 ft · 1 min · 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 Forest Hills 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 83 North
Merge slight left
25.2 mi · 00h 32m
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 Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 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?
Mount Wolf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Forest Hills and 17.9 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Forest Hills and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Wolf
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 Mount Wolf.
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Mount Joy
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Hills and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 30.66 mi (49.35 km).
#1 Forest Hills
Borough in Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,256 |
| Coordinates | 39.8870400, -76.5996900 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.53 | $15.07 |
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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