How far is Hagerstown, MD from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Hagerstown, MD to Harrisburg, PA is about 77 miles (123.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (100 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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 01h 36m.
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
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hagerstown and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hagerstown and Harrisburg.
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Start on East Washington Street
671 ft · 30 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Locust Street
553 ft · 18 sec · North Locust Street
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Turn left onto East Franklin Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Franklin Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
1986 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
69.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
931 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
1828 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
2072 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West, US 322 West, US 22 East, PA 230 East: Lewistown, State College, Harrisburg
1267 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 22 East, PA 230 East: Harrisburg
2676 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 Hagerstown 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.
Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
69.2 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Hagerstown 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 Hagerstown to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 77 miles (123.9 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Shippensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Hagerstown and 38.5 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.1 miles (100 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.53 one way or $23.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hagerstown and Mostly Sunny near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Shippensburg
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 Shippensburg.
Hagerstown, MD
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Lewistown
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hagerstown and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 62.17 mi (100.05 km).
#1 Hagerstown
The seat of Washington County, Maryland.
| Population | 39,918 |
| Coordinates | 39.6417600, -77.7199900 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $4.24 | $11.53 | $23.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $13.17 | $26.34 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $14.00 | $27.99 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $17.30 | $34.61 |
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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