How far is Harrisburg, PA from Arnold, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Arnold, PA is about 204.4 miles (328.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153 miles (246.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
204.34 mi
03h 59m
Flight
153.06 mi
246.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.06 mi
Kilometers
246.33 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.34 mi
Kilometers
328.85 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arnold
Tue, May 26, 8:46 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Tue, May 26, 12:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-05-26T04:47
Arrive Arnold
Tue, May 26, 8:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrisburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Napier
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
102 mi
01h 59m
To Arnold
102.3 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Street

    27 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 7th Street

    64 m · 7 sec · North 7th Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street

    1917 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    129 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Forster Street

    2489 ft · 1 min · Forster Street

  6. 6

    Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

    1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Cumberland Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cumberland Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on North 32nd Street

    4 mi · 7 min · North 32nd Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    1855 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1015 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    189.2 mi · 3 hr 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 28: New Kensington, Pittsburgh

    2697 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Cheswick, Springdale

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Freeport Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Freeport Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Pittsburgh Street

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Pittsburgh Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Freeport Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Freeport Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Freeport Road

    845 ft · 21 sec · Freeport Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto New Kensington Bridge

    1646 ft · 30 sec · New Kensington Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on 9th Street

    1309 ft · 45 sec · 9th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Constitution Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Constitution Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Constitution Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
189 mi · 93%
North 32nd Street
4.04 mi · 2%
Pittsburgh Street
2.21 mi · 1%
Freeport Road
2.16 mi · 1%
Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.21 mi · 1%
Constitution Boulevard
1.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

189 mi · 03h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.4 mi
153 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napier
01h 59m from Harrisburg
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Harrisburg and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arnold.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Arnold?

The road trip is about 204.4 miles (328.9 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Napier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102 miles from Harrisburg and 102.3 miles from Arnold.

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

The direct path is about 153 miles (246.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.46 one way or $58.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Harrisburg and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arnold.

Stop Ideas Near Napier

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

45 mi away
47 Walnut Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

45 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

46 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

51 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Arnold. Straight-line distance: 153.06 mi (246.33 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Arnold

#2 Arnold

City of Pennsylvania

Population4,790
Coordinates40.5800700, -79.7667200
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Arnold (-79.76672, 40.58007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.21 gal
27.29 L · about $29.46
Round trip
$58.92
14.42 gal · 54.58 L
Estimated CO2
64.1 kg one way
Round trip: 128.2 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $29.46 $58.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.16 $66.32
Premium $4.95 $35.72 $71.44
Diesel $5.98 $43.12 $86.23

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Arnold. The current time is 04:47:18.

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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.