How far is Harrisburg, PA from King of Prussia, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to King of Prussia, PA is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
88.73 mi
01h 45m
Flight
79.6 mi
128.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.6 mi
Kilometers
128.1 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.73 mi
Kilometers
142.8 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in King of Prussia
Wed, May 13, 8:46 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Wed, May 13, 10:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-05-13T07:00
Arrive King of Prussia
Wed, May 13, 8:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Denver
PA

Borough in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Harrisburg
44.3 mi
00h 52m
To King of Prussia
44.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and King of Prussia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and King of Prussia.

  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

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward North Gulph Road, Valley Forge, Village Drive

    820 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Village Drive

    624 ft · 52 sec · Village Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Gulph Road

    1689 ft · 45 sec · North Gulph Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mall Boulevard

    1381 ft · 34 sec · Mall Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right

    56 m · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and King of Prussia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.4 mi · 88%
North 13th Street
3.52 mi · 4%
I 283 South
3.13 mi · 4%
I 76 East
1.33 mi · 1%
State Street
0.52 mi · 1%
North 7th Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

78.4 mi · 01h 24m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
79.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denver
00h 52m from Harrisburg
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Harrisburg and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near King of Prussia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to King of Prussia?

The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Harrisburg and 44.4 miles from King of Prussia.

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

The direct path is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.79 one way or $25.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Harrisburg and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near King of Prussia.

Stop Ideas Near Denver

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

25 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Parkesburg

36 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Coatesville

38 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and King of Prussia. Straight-line distance: 79.6 mi (128.1 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
King of Prussia

#2 King of Prussia

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population19,936
Coordinates40.0892700, -75.3960200
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: King of Prussia (-75.39602, 40.08927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.85 L · about $12.79
Round trip
$25.58
6.26 gal · 23.7 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.79 $25.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.39 $28.79
Premium $4.95 $15.51 $31.01
Diesel $5.98 $18.72 $37.43

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and King of Prussia. The current time is 07:00:44.

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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.