How far is Forty Fort, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Forty Fort, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forty Fort and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forty Fort and Harrisburg.
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Start on the route
29 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wyoming Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Wyoming Avenue
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Turn left onto Market Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street
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Continue on West Market Street
913 ft · 27 sec · West Market Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Public Square
98 m · 11 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Hazle Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Hazle Street
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Turn left onto Blackman Street
1 km · 1 min · Blackman Street
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Turn right onto Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
1188 ft · 29 sec · Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1726 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
97.9 mi · 1 hr 54 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 Forty Fort and Harrisburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
Merge slight left
97.9 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Forty Fort and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Harrisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forty Fort to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Forty Fort and 56.4 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 2:50 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 Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Forty Fort and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Gordon
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 Gordon.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Elizabethtown station
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forty Fort and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 87.15 mi (140.26 km).
#1 Forty Fort
Borough in northeastern Luzerne, County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.2789700, -75.8782500 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| 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: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $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.
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