How far is Harrisburg, PA from East Earl, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to East Earl, PA is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
56.43 mi
01h 16m
Flight
46.35 mi
74.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.35 mi
Kilometers
74.6 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.43 mi
Kilometers
90.82 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 East Earl
Sun, Apr 19, 3:16 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 4:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-19T01:59
Arrive East Earl
Sun, Apr 19, 3:16 AM 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
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Mount Joy
PA

Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
28.1 mi
00h 38m
To East Earl
28.3 mi
00h 38m

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
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and East Earl.

  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

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster

    797 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    28.9 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    10.6 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Ephrata

    1154 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 322: Ephrata

    533 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Division Highway

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Division Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Earl Road

    1410 ft · 27 sec · East Earl Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Earl Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 283 East
30.2 mi · 54%
US 222 North
10.6 mi · 19%
Division Highway
7.2 mi · 13%
North 13th Street
3.52 mi · 6%
I 283 South
2.96 mi · 5%
State Street
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Joy
00h 38m from Harrisburg
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Rain Showers Likely near East Earl.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to East Earl?

The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.8 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?

Mount Joy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Harrisburg and 28.3 miles from East Earl.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Rain Showers Likely near East Earl.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Joy

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

10 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

18 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Middletown

21 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and East Earl. Straight-line distance: 46.35 mi (74.6 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
East Earl

#2 East Earl

Township in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population6,899
Coordinates40.1101000, -76.0327200
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: East Earl (-76.03272, 40.1101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.54 L · about $8.13
Round trip
$16.26
3.98 gal · 15.08 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.13 $16.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.15 $18.30
Premium $4.95 $9.86 $19.72
Diesel $5.98 $11.90 $23.80

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 East Earl. The current time is 01:59:28.

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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.