How far is Harrisburg, PA from Hopewell, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Hopewell, PA is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
68.48 mi
01h 39m
Flight
57.24 mi
92.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.24 mi
Kilometers
92.12 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.48 mi
Kilometers
110.2 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopewell
Sun, Apr 19, 8:46 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 10:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-19T07:06
Arrive Hopewell
Sun, Apr 19, 8:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
East Petersburg
PA

Borough in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
34.2 mi
00h 49m
To Hopewell
34.3 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2223 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Fisher Plaza

    820 ft · 20 sec · Fisher Plaza

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on State Street

    2769 ft · 1 min · State Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North 13th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North 13th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster

    2242 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster

    797 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    28.9 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road

    642 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    74 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Greenfield Road

    2820 ft · 1 min · Greenfield Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Old Philadelphia Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Old Philadelphia Pike

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway East

    98 m · 14 sec · Lincoln Highway East

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lampeter Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Lampeter Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Penn Grant Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Penn Grant Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Beaver Valley Pike

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Beaver Valley Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on West 4th Street

    2937 ft · 52 sec · West 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West State Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West State Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Lime Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Lime Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Kirkwood Pike

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Kirkwood Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on West Lancaster Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Lancaster Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Roneys Corner Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Roneys Corner Road

  28. 28

    Turn sharp right onto Hopewell Road

    1132 ft · 38 sec · Hopewell Road

  29. 29

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 283 East
32.8 mi · 48%
Kirkwood Pike
8.88 mi · 13%
Beaver Valley Pike
6.94 mi · 10%
Lampeter Road
4.62 mi · 7%
North 13th Street
3.52 mi · 5%
I 283 South
2.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

PA 283 East

Merge slight left

28.9 mi · 00h 34m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
57.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Petersburg
00h 49m from Harrisburg
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Rain Showers near Hopewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

East Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Harrisburg and 34.3 miles from Hopewell.

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

The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.89 one way or $19.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Rain Showers near Hopewell.

Stop Ideas Near East Petersburg

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

6 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

13 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

23 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

34 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Hopewell. Straight-line distance: 57.24 mi (92.12 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Hopewell

Borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania

Population12,548
Coordinates39.7792700, -76.0163400
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Hopewell (-76.01634, 39.77927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.15 L · about $9.89
Round trip
$19.78
4.84 gal · 18.3 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.89 $19.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.13 $22.26
Premium $4.95 $11.99 $23.98
Diesel $5.98 $14.47 $28.94

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Hopewell. The current time is 07:06:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.