How far is Harrisburg, PA from Fulton, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Fulton, PA is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Fulton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Fulton.
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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
1917 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right
129 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Forster Street
2489 ft · 1 min · Forster Street
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Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
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Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass
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Continue on Cumberland Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Cumberland Boulevard
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Continue on North 32nd Street
4 mi · 7 min · North 32nd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
1855 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1015 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
161.6 mi · 2 hr 58 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
2253 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Madison
769 ft · 19 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
81 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
134 m · 9 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
24 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
65 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Waltz Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Waltz Mill Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Madison Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Madison Road
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
643 ft · 18 sec · Highland Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Pike Street
1411 ft · 39 sec · Pike Street
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Continue on Sunshine Road
3088 ft · 1 min · Sunshine Road
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Turn right onto Markle Street
49 m · 11 sec · Markle Street
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Turn left
119 m · 29 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 Fulton.
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
162 mi · 02h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Sunny near Fulton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Fulton?
The road trip is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km) and usually takes 03h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Harrisburg and 90.3 miles from Fulton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.99 one way or $51.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisburg and Sunny near Fulton.
Stop Ideas Near Everett
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 Everett.
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Cumberland station
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Fulton. Straight-line distance: 149.55 mi (240.68 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fulton
Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,168 |
| Coordinates | 40.2734000, -79.7214300 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fulton (-79.72143, 40.2734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $25.99 | $51.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.25 | $58.50 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $31.51 | $63.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $38.03 | $76.07 |
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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