How far is Harrisburg, PA from Boothwyn, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Boothwyn, PA is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
96.86 mi
02h 07m
Flight
82.23 mi
132.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.23 mi
Kilometers
132.34 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.86 mi
Kilometers
155.88 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boothwyn
Wed, Apr 15, 1:29 PM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Wed, Apr 15, 3:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-15T11:21
Arrive Boothwyn
Wed, Apr 15, 1:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Adamstown
PA

Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands

From Harrisburg
48.3 mi
01h 03m
To Boothwyn
48.5 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2223 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Fisher Plaza

    820 ft · 20 sec · Fisher Plaza

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on State Street

    2769 ft · 1 min · State Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North 13th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North 13th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster

    2242 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester

    2289 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown

    3108 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Pottstown Pike

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Baltimore Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Baltimore Pike

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Conchester Highway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Conchester Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right

    82 m · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Bethel Avenue

    47 m · 14 sec · East Bethel Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Chichester Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chichester Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road

    738 ft · 32 sec · Meetinghouse Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    54 m · 13 sec · 3rd Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left

    70 m · 17 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
64.1 mi · 66%
Pottstown Pike
15.4 mi · 16%
Conchester Highway
4.83 mi · 5%
North 13th Street
3.52 mi · 4%
I 283 South
3.13 mi · 3%
Chichester Avenue
1.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

64.1 mi · 01h 09m

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
82.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamstown
01h 03m from Harrisburg
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny near Boothwyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Harrisburg and 48.5 miles from Boothwyn.

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

The direct path is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.97 one way or $27.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny near Boothwyn.

Stop Ideas Near Adamstown

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

30 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Coatesville

35 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

40 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Boothwyn. Straight-line distance: 82.23 mi (132.34 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Boothwyn

Census designated place

Population4,933
Coordinates39.8301100, -75.4415800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Boothwyn (-75.44158, 39.83011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.94 L · about $13.97
Round trip
$27.95
6.84 gal · 25.88 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.97 $27.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.73 $31.46
Premium $4.95 $16.94 $33.89
Diesel $5.98 $20.45 $40.90

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Boothwyn. The current time is 11:21:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.