How far is Harrisburg, PA from Carroll Valley, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Carroll Valley, PA is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
53.43 mi
01h 16m
Flight
44.83 mi
72.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.83 mi
Kilometers
72.14 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.43 mi
Kilometers
85.99 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carroll Valley
Wed, Apr 15, 12:39 PM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Wed, Apr 15, 1:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-15T11:23
Arrive Carroll Valley
Wed, Apr 15, 12:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
York Springs
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
26.7 mi
00h 38m
To Carroll Valley
26.7 mi
00h 38m

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
87°F
Today

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Carroll Valley.

  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

    10.6 mi · 16 min · North 32nd Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    33.2 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Seton Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Seton Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2702 ft · 2 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Waynesboro Pike

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Waynesboro Pike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fairfield Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fairfield Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Deer Trail

    1659 ft · 1 min · Deer Trail

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Deer Trail

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 32nd Street
43.8 mi · 82%
Waynesboro Pike
2.72 mi · 5%
Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.21 mi · 2%
North Seton Avenue
1.12 mi · 2%
Fairfield Road
1.08 mi · 2%
Cumberland Boulevard
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North 32nd Street

Continue straight

33.2 mi · 00h 41m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
44.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
York Springs
00h 38m from Harrisburg
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Harrisburg and Sunny near Carroll Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Carroll Valley?

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

York Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Harrisburg and 26.7 miles from Carroll Valley.

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

The direct path is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near York Springs

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

35 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

39 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

45 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

53 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Carroll Valley. Straight-line distance: 44.83 mi (72.14 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Carroll Valley

#2 Carroll Valley

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,930
Coordinates39.7492600, -77.3830400
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Carroll Valley (-77.38304, 39.74926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.14 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.45
3.78 gal · 14.28 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.72 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.95 $9.36 $18.73
Diesel $5.98 $11.30 $22.60

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 Carroll Valley. The current time is 11:23:46.

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.