How far is Harrisburg, PA from Fairless Hills, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Fairless Hills, PA is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
120.77 mi
02h 23m
Flight
107.24 mi
172.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.24 mi
Kilometers
172.59 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.77 mi
Kilometers
194.36 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairless Hills
Mon, May 18, 12:10 PM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Mon, May 18, 2:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-05-18T09:46
Arrive Fairless Hills
Mon, May 18, 12:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elverson
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
60.3 mi
01h 11m
To Fairless Hills
60.5 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph S
Destination
93°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Fairless Hills.

  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

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    103.4 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Philadelphia, Trenton

    3046 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Trenton, Princeton

    2491 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 213: Maple Ave

    645 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 213 North: Oxford Valley, South Flowers Mill Road, Woods School Drive

    39 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Maple Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Maple Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    2979 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Oxford Valley Road

    125 m · 14 sec · Oxford Valley Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Oxford Valley Road

    3113 ft · 1 min · Oxford Valley Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Trenton Road

    1801 ft · 41 sec · Trenton Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Elmwood Road

    661 ft · 29 sec · Elmwood Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elmwood Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
103 mi · 86%
North 13th Street
3.52 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
3.47 mi · 3%
I 283 South
3.13 mi · 3%
Lincoln Highway
1.54 mi · 1%
Maple Avenue
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

103 mi · 01h 51m

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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
107.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elverson
01h 11m from Harrisburg
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Sunny near Fairless Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Fairless Hills?

The road trip is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Elverson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Harrisburg and 60.5 miles from Fairless Hills.

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

The direct path is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.41 one way or $34.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisburg and Sunny near Fairless Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Elverson

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

19 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

20 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

23 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

24 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Fairless Hills. Straight-line distance: 107.24 mi (172.59 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Fairless Hills

#2 Fairless Hills

Census designated place in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population8,466
Coordinates40.1795500, -74.8551600
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Fairless Hills (-74.85516, 40.17955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.13 L · about $17.41
Round trip
$34.81
8.52 gal · 32.26 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.41 $34.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.59 $39.18
Premium $4.95 $21.10 $42.21
Diesel $5.98 $25.47 $50.95

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Fairless Hills. The current time is 09:46:45.

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.