How far is Harrisburg, PA from Lewisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Lewisburg, PA is about 60.9 miles (98 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
60.86 mi
01h 30m
Flight
47.73 mi
76.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.73 mi
Kilometers
76.82 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.86 mi
Kilometers
97.95 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 1:21 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 2:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-18T23:50
Arrive Lewisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Liverpool
PA

Borough in northeastern Juniata County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Harrisburg
30.4 mi
00h 45m
To Lewisburg
30.4 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.3 mi · 21 min · North Cameron Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Selinsgrove, Williamsport

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Trail

    28.4 mi · 39 min · Susquehanna Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on Selinsgrove Bypass

    15.5 mi · 25 min · Selinsgrove Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on South Derr Drive

    3166 ft · 1 min · South Derr Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Market Street

    2611 ft · 2 min · Market Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Susquehanna Trail
28.4 mi · 47%
Selinsgrove Bypass
15.5 mi · 25%
North Cameron Street
14.3 mi · 24%
US 11 North
0.68 mi · 1%
South Derr Drive
0.6 mi · 1%
North 7th Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Liverpool
00h 45m from Harrisburg
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Partly Sunny near Lewisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.9 miles (98 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Liverpool is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Harrisburg and 30.4 miles from Lewisburg.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.78 one way or $17.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Partly Sunny near Lewisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Liverpool

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

48 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

50 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

57 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Lewisburg. Straight-line distance: 47.73 mi (76.82 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Lewisburg

Borough in Union County, Pennsylvania

Population5,687
Coordinates40.9645300, -76.8844100
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Lewisburg (-76.88441, 40.96453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.13 L · about $8.78
Round trip
$17.57
4.3 gal · 16.26 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.78 $17.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.89 $19.78
Premium $4.95 $10.65 $21.30
Diesel $5.98 $12.86 $25.71

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 Lewisburg. The current time is 23:50:29.

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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.