How far is Harrisburg, PA from Collegeville, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Collegeville, PA is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.8 miles (122 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Collegeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Collegeville.
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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
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
71.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
1 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto PA 29 North: Phoenixville
63 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Morehall Road
3088 ft · 1 min · North Morehall Road
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Turn right onto State Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · State Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2743 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Manavon Street
1247 ft · 45 sec · Manavon Street
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Turn left onto Starr Street
3048 ft · 2 min · Starr Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridge Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Collegeville Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Collegeville Road
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
83 m · 13 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Collegeville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Rain Showers Likely near Collegeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Collegeville?
The road trip is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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 45.7 miles from Harrisburg and 45.9 miles from Collegeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.8 miles (122 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.20 one way or $26.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Rain Showers Likely near Collegeville.
Stop Ideas Near Reamstown
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 Reamstown.
Lancaster station
Parkesburg
Mount Joy
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Collegeville. Straight-line distance: 75.83 mi (122.03 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Collegeville
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,093 |
| Coordinates | 40.1856600, -75.4515700 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Collegeville (-75.45157, 40.18566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.85 | $29.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.00 | $32.00 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.32 | $38.63 |
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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