How far is Harrisburg, PA from Jackson, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Jackson, PA is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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 02h 19m.
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 in eastern Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Jackson.
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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 1 toward North 7th Street
25 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street
2757 ft · 2 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Maclay Street
2176 ft · 55 sec · Maclay Street
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Turn left onto North Cameron Street
14.3 mi · 21 min · North Cameron Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Selinsgrove, Williamsport
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Trail
28.4 mi · 39 min · Susquehanna Trail
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Continue on Selinsgrove Bypass
7.2 mi · 13 min · Selinsgrove Bypass
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Turn right onto Susquehanna Trail
1.8 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Trail
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Continue on Water Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Water Street
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Continue on Point Township Drive
8.1 mi · 11 min · Point Township Drive
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Continue on Northumberland Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Northumberland Street
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Turn left onto Continental Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Continental Boulevard
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Turn right
8.1 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Jerseytown Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Jerseytown Road
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Continue on Rohrsburg Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Rohrsburg Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Rohrsburg Road
3 mi · 5 min · Rohrsburg Road
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Turn left onto Eagle Road
4.5 mi · 11 min · Eagle Road
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Turn straight onto Austin Trail
31 m · 3 sec · Austin Trail
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Turn slight right onto Derrs Road
2901 ft · 1 min · Derrs Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Derrs Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Jackson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Susquehanna Trail
Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Trail
28.4 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Chance Rain Showers near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Jackson?
The road trip is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Selinsgrove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Harrisburg and 43.7 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.58 one way or $25.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Chance Rain Showers near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Selinsgrove
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 Selinsgrove.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Lewistown
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 67.52 mi (108.66 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
Township in northwestern Columbia County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,379 |
| Coordinates | 41.1950800, -76.4546700 |
| Altitude | 363 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-76.45467, 41.19508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.58 | $25.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.16 | $28.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.26 | $30.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.42 | $36.84 |
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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