How far is Harrisburg, PA from Lititz, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Lititz, PA is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
38.86 mi
00h 56m
Flight
31.52 mi
50.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.52 mi
Kilometers
50.72 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.86 mi
Kilometers
62.54 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lititz
Tue, May 12, 10:24 PM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Tue, May 12, 11:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-05-12T21:27
Arrive Lititz
Tue, May 12, 10:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Elizabethtown
PA

Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
19.4 mi
00h 28m
To Lititz
19.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.7 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 772: Manheim, Mount Joy

    1206 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mount Joy Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Mount Joy Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto West High Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West High Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Market Square

    622 ft · 23 sec · Market Square

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East High Street

    2371 ft · 40 sec · East High Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Doe Run Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Doe Run Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1158 ft · 35 sec · North Broad Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    43 m · 13 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Main Street

    13 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 283 East
19.8 mi · 51%
Mount Joy Road
4.13 mi · 11%
North 13th Street
3.52 mi · 9%
Doe Run Road
3.51 mi · 9%
I 283 South
2.96 mi · 8%
West Lincoln Avenue
1.55 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

PA 283 East

Merge slight left

19.7 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
31.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
00h 28m from Harrisburg
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Sunny near Lititz.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Harrisburg and 19.4 miles from Lititz.

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

The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

1 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Middletown

12 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

26 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Lititz. Straight-line distance: 31.52 mi (50.72 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Lititz

Borough in northern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population10,022
Coordinates40.1573200, -76.3069000
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Lititz (-76.3069, 40.15732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.60 $11.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.30 $12.60
Premium $4.95 $6.79 $13.57
Diesel $5.98 $8.19 $16.39

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 Lititz. The current time is 21:27:34.

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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.