How far is Harrisburg, PA from Forty Fort, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Forty Fort, PA is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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 02h 14m.
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.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Forty Fort.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Forty Fort.
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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 1 toward North 7th Street
25 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street
2757 ft · 2 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Maclay Street
2176 ft · 55 sec · Maclay Street
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Turn left onto North Cameron Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Cameron Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South, I 81 North, US 322 East: Carlisle, Hazleton, Allentown
1003 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hazleton, Allentown
2731 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
95.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward PA 309 south, PA 309 Business: Mountain Top, Wilkes-Barre
3253 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
629 ft · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
1277 ft · 35 sec · Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
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Turn left onto Blackman Street
1 km · 1 min · Blackman Street
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Turn right onto Hazle Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Hazle Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Public Square
944 ft · 30 sec · West Market Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Market Street
913 ft · 24 sec · West Market Street
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Continue on Market Street Bridge
1.1 mi · 3 min · Market Street Bridge
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Wyoming Avenue
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Turn right
28 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight left
2 m · 1 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 Forty Fort.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
95.7 mi · 01h 52m
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 then Mostly Cloudy leaving Harrisburg and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Forty Fort.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Forty Fort?
The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Harrisburg and 53.2 miles from Forty Fort.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.32 one way or $30.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Harrisburg and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Forty Fort.
Stop Ideas Near Gordon
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 Gordon.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Elizabethtown station
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Forty Fort. Straight-line distance: 87.15 mi (140.26 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forty Fort
Borough in northeastern Luzerne, County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.2789700, -75.8782500 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forty Fort (-75.87825, 41.27897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $15.32 | $30.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.25 | $34.49 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.58 | $37.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.43 | $44.85 |
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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