How far is Harrisburg, PA from Waynesboro, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Waynesboro, PA is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 in southwestern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Waynesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Waynesboro.
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Start on Narvon Street
46 m · 9 sec · Narvon Street
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Turn right onto Arthur Street
85 m · 12 sec · Arthur Street
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Turn left onto Holme Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Holme Avenue
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Boulevard
1101 ft · 25 sec · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rhawn Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Rhawn Street
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Continue on Oxford Avenue
729 ft · 21 sec · Oxford Avenue
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Continue on Huntingdon Pike
1.4 mi · 3 min · Huntingdon Pike
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Turn left onto Susquehanna Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Road
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Continue on Susquehanna Road
4 mi · 9 min · Susquehanna Road
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Turn left onto Virginia Drive
1034 ft · 26 sec · Virginia Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 276 Toll West, PATP Toll West: Valley Forge
1929 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
103.3 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Gettysburg Pike
1619 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg
651 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
39.6 mi · 50 min
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Turn right onto North Seton Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Seton Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2702 ft · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Waynesboro Pike
7.6 mi · 11 min · Waynesboro Pike
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Continue on Buchanan Trail East
5.6 mi · 9 min · Buchanan Trail East
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Continue on East Main Street
2 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Waynesboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
103 mi · 01h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Clear near Waynesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Waynesboro?
The road trip is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km) and usually takes 03h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Harrisburg and 85.8 miles from Waynesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.72 one way or $49.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisburg and Clear near Waynesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Gretna
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 Gretna.
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Waynesboro. Straight-line distance: 136.86 mi (220.26 km).
#1 Harrisburg
Harrisburg is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0556700, -75.0251700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waynesboro
Borough in Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,906 |
| Coordinates | 39.7559300, -77.5777700 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waynesboro (-77.57777, 39.75593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $24.72 | $49.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.82 | $55.65 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $29.97 | $59.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $36.18 | $72.36 |
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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