How far is Harrisburg, PA from Derry, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Derry, PA is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
76.6 mi
01h 55m
Flight
57.18 mi
92.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.18 mi
Kilometers
92.03 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.6 mi
Kilometers
123.27 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Sun, Apr 19, 8:32 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 10:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-19T06:36
Arrive Derry
Sun, Apr 19, 8:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Herndon
PA

Borough in southwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Harrisburg
38.3 mi
00h 57m
To Derry
38.3 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Street

    27 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North 7th Street

    25 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street

    2757 ft · 2 min · North 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maclay Street

    2176 ft · 55 sec · Maclay Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Cameron Street

    14.3 mi · 21 min · North Cameron Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Selinsgrove, Williamsport

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Trail

    28.4 mi · 39 min · Susquehanna Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on Selinsgrove Bypass

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Selinsgrove Bypass

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Susquehanna Trail

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Trail

  10. 10

    Continue on Water Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Water Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Point Township Drive

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Point Township Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Northumberland Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Northumberland Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Continental Boulevard

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Continental Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Washingtonville Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Washingtonville Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Greenleaf Road

    1212 ft · 55 sec · Greenleaf Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Crawford Road

    811 ft · 36 sec · Crawford Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crawford Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Susquehanna Trail
30.1 mi · 39%
North Cameron Street
14.3 mi · 19%
Point Township Drive
8.13 mi · 11%
Continental Boulevard
7.39 mi · 10%
Selinsgrove Bypass
7.25 mi · 9%
Washingtonville Road
3.52 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Susquehanna Trail

Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Trail

28.4 mi · 00h 39m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
57.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Herndon
00h 57m from Harrisburg
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Chance Rain Showers near Derry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.3 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?

Herndon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Harrisburg and 38.3 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.03 one way or $22.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Chance Rain Showers near Derry.

Stop Ideas Near Herndon

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

50 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

58 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

64 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

65 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Derry. Straight-line distance: 57.18 mi (92.03 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Derry

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,495
Coordinates41.0759200, -76.6160600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Derry (-76.61606, 41.07592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.23 L · about $11.03
Round trip
$22.06
5.4 gal · 20.46 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.03 $22.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.42 $24.83
Premium $4.95 $13.38 $26.75
Diesel $5.98 $16.15 $32.29

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Derry. The current time is 06:36:48.

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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.