How far is Harrisburg, PA from Berwick, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Berwick, PA is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
94.2 mi
01h 59m
Flight
63.84 mi
102.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.84 mi
Kilometers
102.74 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.2 mi
Kilometers
151.6 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwick
Tue, May 12, 9:53 PM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Tue, May 12, 11:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-05-12T19:53
Arrive Berwick
Tue, May 12, 9:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrisburg
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
Zerbe
PA

Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
47 mi
00h 59m
To Berwick
47.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Street

    27 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North 7th Street

    25 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street

    2757 ft · 2 min · North 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maclay Street

    2176 ft · 55 sec · Maclay Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Cameron Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Cameron Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South, I 81 North, US 322 East: Carlisle, Hazleton, Allentown

    1003 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hazleton, Allentown

    2731 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 28 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 93: West Hazleton

    1337 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    90 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Valmont Parkway

    112 m · 14 sec · Valmont Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

  14. 14

    Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Market Street

    1684 ft · 41 sec · South Market Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
77.6 mi · 82%
Berwick Hazleton Highway
7.92 mi · 8%
State Route 93
3.73 mi · 4%
3rd Street
1.65 mi · 2%
North Cameron Street
0.91 mi · 1%
North 7th Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

75.8 mi · 01h 28m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zerbe
00h 59m from Harrisburg
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Berwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Zerbe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Harrisburg and 47.2 miles from Berwick.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.57 one way or $27.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisburg and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Berwick.

Stop Ideas Near Zerbe

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

61 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

61 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Harrisburg Transportation Center

63 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Berwick. Straight-line distance: 63.84 mi (102.74 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Berwick

Borough in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population9,855
Coordinates41.0545300, -76.2332700
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Berwick (-76.23327, 41.05453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.58 L · about $13.57
Round trip
$27.13
6.64 gal · 25.16 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.57 $27.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.27 $30.54
Premium $4.95 $16.45 $32.89
Diesel $5.98 $19.85 $39.71

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Berwick. The current time is 19:53:36.

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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.