How far is Green Tree, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Green Tree, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.57 mi
01h 27m
Flight
75.18 mi
120.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.18 mi
Kilometers
120.99 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.57 mi
Kilometers
137.71 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 1:53 AM EDT
Return by in Green Tree
Sat, Apr 18, 3:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green Tree
2026-04-18T00:26
Arrive Harrisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 1:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Green Tree
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
Denver
PA

Borough in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Green Tree
42.4 mi
00h 43m
To Harrisburg
43.1 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green Tree and Harrisburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Paoli Pike

    1063 ft · 34 sec · Paoli Pike

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Cedar Hollow Road

    824 ft · 40 sec · South Cedar Hollow Road

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto West Lancaster Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Lancaster Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Morehall Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Morehall Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Morehall Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    72.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    1340 ft · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    778 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    89 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South 17th Street

    2027 ft · 48 sec · South 17th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Derry Street

    1821 ft · 39 sec · Derry Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 13th Street

    2423 ft · 1 min · South 13th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Street

    2510 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Fisher Plaza

    736 ft · 18 sec · Fisher Plaza

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on North 7th Street

    2412 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Green Tree 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
72.1 mi · 84%
I 283
2.79 mi · 3%
I 83 South
2.72 mi · 3%
West Lancaster Avenue
1.59 mi · 2%
North Morehall Road
1.33 mi · 2%
South Morehall Road
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

72.1 mi · 01h 17m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
75.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denver
00h 43m from Green Tree
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Green Tree 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 Green Tree to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Green Tree and 43.1 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.34 one way or $24.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Green Tree and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Denver

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

25 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

34 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Coatesville

38 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green Tree and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 75.18 mi (120.99 km).

Green Tree

#1 Green Tree

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population4,749
Coordinates40.0378900, -75.4946400
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Paoli Pike (-75.494605, 40.037926)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884583, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.43 L · about $12.34
Round trip
$24.68
6.04 gal · 22.86 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.34 $24.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.89 $27.78
Premium $4.95 $14.96 $29.92
Diesel $5.98 $18.06 $36.12

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Green Tree and Harrisburg. The current time is 00:26:03.

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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.