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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 01h 07m.
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.
Township of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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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
12.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 234: Heidlersburg, East Berlin
1389 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Heidlersburg Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Heidlersburg Road
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Continue on East York Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East York Street
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Continue on Arendtsville Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Arendtsville Road
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Continue on Main Street
2458 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North High Street
33 m · 4 sec · North High Street
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Turn right onto Chambersburg Street
1899 ft · 52 sec · Chambersburg Street
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Continue on Cashtown Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Cashtown Road
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Continue on High Street
146 m · 16 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Hilltown Road
988 ft · 43 sec · Hilltown Road
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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.
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
12.9 mi · 00h 17m
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Latimore.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Hilltown. Straight-line distance: 36.29 mi (58.41 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hilltown
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 16,031 |
| Coordinates | 39.8939800, -77.3588700 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hilltown (-77.35887, 39.89398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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