How far is Harrisburg, PA from Hilltown, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Hilltown, PA is about 41 miles (66 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
41.04 mi
01h 07m
Flight
36.29 mi
58.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.29 mi
Kilometers
58.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.04 mi
Kilometers
66.04 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilltown
Mon, Jun 1, 4:07 PM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Mon, Jun 1, 5:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-06-01T14:59
Arrive Hilltown
Mon, Jun 1, 4:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Latimore
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
20.5 mi
00h 33m
To Hilltown
20.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph N
Destination
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Hilltown.

  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

    1917 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    129 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Forster Street

    2489 ft · 1 min · Forster Street

  6. 6

    Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

    1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Cumberland Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cumberland Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on North 32nd Street

    10.6 mi · 16 min · North 32nd Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 234: Heidlersburg, East Berlin

    1389 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Heidlersburg Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Heidlersburg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East York Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East York Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Arendtsville Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Arendtsville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    2458 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North High Street

    33 m · 4 sec · North High Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Chambersburg Street

    1899 ft · 52 sec · Chambersburg Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Cashtown Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Cashtown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on High Street

    146 m · 16 sec · High Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hilltown Road

    988 ft · 43 sec · Hilltown Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hilltown Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 32nd Street
23.5 mi · 57%
Heidlersburg Road
5.58 mi · 14%
Cashtown Road
3.46 mi · 8%
Arendtsville Road
2.11 mi · 5%
Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.21 mi · 3%
East York Street
1.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North 32nd Street

Continue straight

12.9 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
36.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Latimore
00h 33m from Harrisburg
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny near Hilltown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Hilltown?

The road trip is about 41 miles (66 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Latimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Harrisburg and 20.5 miles from Hilltown.

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

The direct path is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny near Hilltown.

Stop Ideas Near Latimore

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

32 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

37 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

45 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

53 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Hilltown. Straight-line distance: 36.29 mi (58.41 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Hilltown

#2 Hilltown

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population16,031
Coordinates39.8939800, -77.3588700
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Hilltown (-77.35887, 39.89398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.48 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.85
2.9 gal · 10.96 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.92 $11.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.67 $13.34
Premium $4.95 $7.18 $14.37
Diesel $5.98 $8.67 $17.34

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Hilltown. The current time is 14:59:52.

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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.