How far is Harrisburg, PA from Broomall, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Broomall, PA is about 94 miles (151.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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
94.04 mi
02h 00m
Flight
83.2 mi
133.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.2 mi
Kilometers
133.9 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.04 mi
Kilometers
151.34 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broomall
Wed, Apr 15, 1:21 PM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Wed, Apr 15, 3:21 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 Broomall
Wed, Apr 15, 1:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
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
Reamstown
PA

Census designated place

From Harrisburg
46.9 mi
01h 00m
To Broomall
47.1 mi
01h 00m

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
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    71.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Morehall Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Morehall Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Morehall Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Darby Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Darby Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Darby Paoli Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Darby Paoli Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Newtown Street Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Newtown Street Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on West Chester Pike

    935 ft · 27 sec · West Chester Pike

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Chester Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
71.7 mi · 76%
Darby Paoli Road
3.72 mi · 4%
North 13th Street
3.52 mi · 4%
I 283 South
3.13 mi · 3%
West Chester Pike
2.73 mi · 3%
Lancaster Avenue
2.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

71.7 mi · 01h 17m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
83.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reamstown
01h 00m from Harrisburg
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Harrisburg and Sunny near Broomall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94 miles (151.3 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Reamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Harrisburg and 47.1 miles from Broomall.

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

The direct path is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 Mostly Cloudy around Harrisburg and Sunny near Broomall.

Stop Ideas Near Reamstown

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

24 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Mount Joy

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

Coatesville

36 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Broomall. Straight-line distance: 83.2 mi (133.9 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Broomall

Census designated place in Pennsylvania

Population10,789
Coordinates39.9815000, -75.3565800
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Broomall (-75.35658, 39.9815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 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 52m
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
12.56 L · about $13.57
Round trip
$27.13
6.64 gal · 25.12 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Broomall. The current time is 11:21:48.

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.