How far is Harrisburg, PA from Franconia, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Franconia, PA is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 11m.
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 of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Franconia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Franconia.
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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
86.2 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Northeast Extension, Allentown
2275 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
9.6 mi · 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 63 East: Kulpsville
1730 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike
1.5 km · 2 min · Sumneytown Pike
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Turn right onto Wambold Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Wambold Road
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Turn left onto Allentown Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Allentown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Allentown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Franconia.
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
86.2 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Harrisburg and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Franconia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Franconia?
The road trip is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Harrisburg and 55.4 miles from Franconia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.94 one way or $31.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Harrisburg and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Franconia.
Stop Ideas Near New Morgan
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 New Morgan.
Coatesville
Downingtown
Parkesburg
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Franconia. Straight-line distance: 80.5 mi (129.55 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franconia
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,500 |
| Coordinates | 40.3078800, -75.3576800 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franconia (-75.35768, 40.30788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $15.94 | $31.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.94 | $35.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.32 | $38.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $23.32 | $46.64 |
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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