How far is Harrisburg, PA from Gettysburg, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Gettysburg, PA is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Gettysburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Gettysburg.
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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
10.6 mi · 16 min · North 32nd Street
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Continue straight
21 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30
1249 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
116 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto York Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · York Road
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Continue on York Street
1.1 km · 2 min · York Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Lincoln Square
15 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Gettysburg.
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.
North 32nd Street
Continue straight
21 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Sunny near Gettysburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Gettysburg?
The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Franklintown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Harrisburg and 19 miles from Gettysburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisburg and Sunny near Gettysburg.
Stop Ideas Near Franklintown
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 Franklintown.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Gettysburg. Straight-line distance: 35.67 mi (57.4 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gettysburg
Borough and the county seat of Adams County in the U.
| Population | 7,708 |
| Coordinates | 39.8309300, -77.2311000 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gettysburg (-77.2311, 39.83093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
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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