How far is Freeland, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Freeland, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 88.9 miles (143 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
88.87 mi
01h 35m
Flight
72.9 mi
117.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.9 mi
Kilometers
117.32 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.87 mi
Kilometers
143.03 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM EDT
Return by in Freeland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freeland
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freeland
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
East Franklin
PA

Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

From Freeland
43.8 mi
00h 47m
To Harrisburg
45 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Centre Street

    3060 ft · 1 min · Centre Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2704 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 22nd Street

    29 m · 9 sec · West 22nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    3.2 mi · 4 min · North Church Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Arthur Gardner Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Arthur Gardner Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward Beltway

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    73.4 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: Harrisburg, Cameron Street

    3014 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Cameron Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cameron Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Herr Street

    1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Freeland and Harrisburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beltway
73.7 mi · 83%
Centre Street
5.93 mi · 7%
North Church Street
3.23 mi · 4%
North Cameron Street
1.77 mi · 2%
Arthur Gardner Highway
1.15 mi · 1%
US 22 East
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Beltway

Merge slight left

73.4 mi · 01h 26m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
72.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Franklin
00h 47m from Freeland
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Freeland and 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 Freeland to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

East Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from Freeland and 45 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.83 one way or $25.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Freeland and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near East Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

54 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

55 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

55 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

57 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freeland and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 72.9 mi (117.32 km).

Freeland

#1 Freeland

Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population3,413
Coordinates41.0167500, -75.8971400
Altitude568
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.897151, 41.016944)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.87 L · about $12.83
Round trip
$25.66
6.28 gal · 23.74 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.83 $25.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.44 $28.88
Premium $4.95 $15.56 $31.11
Diesel $5.98 $18.78 $37.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Freeland and Harrisburg. The current time is 23:43:16.

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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.