How far is Harrisburg, PA from Middlesex, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Middlesex, PA is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.37 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.55 mi
21.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.55 mi
Kilometers
21.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.37 mi
Kilometers
29.56 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middlesex
Tue, May 5, 2:32 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Tue, May 5, 2:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-05-05T02:06
Arrive Middlesex
Tue, May 5, 2:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Harrisburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Enola
PA

Town in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States

From Harrisburg
9.2 mi
00h 13m
To Middlesex
9.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Cameron Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South, I 81 North, US 322 East: Carlisle, Hazleton, Allentown

    1003 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Carlisle

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

    1419 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South

    61 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1733 ft · 44 sec · Harrisburg Pike

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harrisburg Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 75%
I 81 South
1.1 mi · 6%
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
0.92 mi · 5%
North Cameron Street
0.91 mi · 5%
North 7th Street
0.55 mi · 3%
Maclay Street
0.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

13.1 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Enola
00h 13m from Harrisburg
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Chance Rain Showers near Middlesex.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Enola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Harrisburg and 9.2 miles from Middlesex.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.66 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Chance Rain Showers near Middlesex.

Stop Ideas Near Enola

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

6 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

20 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

31 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

42 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Middlesex. Straight-line distance: 13.55 mi (21.8 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Middlesex

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population7,582
Coordinates40.2345300, -77.1360900
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Middlesex (-77.13609, 40.23453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.45 L · about $2.66
Round trip
$5.31
1.3 gal · 4.9 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.66 $5.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.99 $5.98
Premium $4.95 $3.22 $6.44
Diesel $5.98 $3.89 $7.77

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Middlesex. The current time is 02:06:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.