How far is Harrisburg, PA from Huntingdon, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Huntingdon, PA is about 92 miles (148 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.99 mi
02h 04m
Flight
61.02 mi
98.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.02 mi
Kilometers
98.21 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.99 mi
Kilometers
148.05 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntingdon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-23T00:42
Arrive Huntingdon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Mifflintown
PA

Borough in central Juniata County, Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
46 mi
01h 02m
To Huntingdon
46 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Street

    27 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North 7th Street

    25 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street

    2757 ft · 2 min · North 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maclay Street

    2176 ft · 55 sec · Maclay Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Cameron Street

    53.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · North Cameron Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward US 22 West, US 522 South: Mount Union

    33.6 mi · 50 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Penn Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Penn Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    53 m · 5 sec · 4th Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Cameron Street
53.1 mi · 58%
US 22 West
37 mi · 40%
Penn Street
0.9 mi · 1%
North 7th Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Maclay Street
0.41 mi
4th Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

North Cameron Street

Turn left onto North Cameron Street

53.1 mi · 01h 06m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
61 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflintown
01h 02m from Harrisburg
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Sunny near Huntingdon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92 miles (148 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Mifflintown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Harrisburg and 46 miles from Huntingdon.

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

The direct path is about 61 miles (98.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.28 one way or $26.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisburg and Sunny near Huntingdon.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflintown

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

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

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Lewistown

16 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

56 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

70 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Huntingdon. Straight-line distance: 61.02 mi (98.21 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Huntingdon

City in Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,879
Coordinates40.4848000, -78.0102800
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Huntingdon (-78.01028, 40.4848)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.29 L · about $13.28
Round trip
$26.56
6.5 gal · 24.58 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.28 $26.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.95 $29.89
Premium $4.95 $16.10 $32.20
Diesel $5.98 $19.44 $38.87

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Huntingdon. The current time is 00:42:41.

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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.