How far is Harrisburg, PA from Caln, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Caln, PA is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (99 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Caln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Caln.
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Start on North 7th Street
27 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 7th Street
64 m · 7 sec · North 7th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street
2223 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street
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Continue on Fisher Plaza
820 ft · 20 sec · Fisher Plaza
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Keep slight left to continue on State Street
2769 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Turn right onto North 13th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North 13th Street
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Turn left
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster
797 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
28.9 mi · 34 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 340
603 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
79 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Old Philadelphia Pike
7.4 mi · 13 min · Old Philadelphia Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Newport Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Newport Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
7.7 mi · 10 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
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Take the exit right toward Reeceville Road
804 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Reeceville Road
999 ft · 26 sec · Reeceville Road
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Continue on North Caln Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Caln Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
2025 ft · 48 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Seltzer Avenue
69 m · 10 sec · Seltzer Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Seltzer Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Caln.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
PA 283 East
Merge slight left
28.9 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny near Caln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Caln?
The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
East Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Harrisburg and 34.7 miles from Caln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.5 miles (99 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.97 one way or $19.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny near Caln.
Stop Ideas Near East Petersburg
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 East Petersburg.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Caln. Straight-line distance: 61.52 mi (99 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Caln
Census-designated place in Chester County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 14,089 |
| Coordinates | 39.9909400, -75.7802200 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Caln (-75.78022, 39.99094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
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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