How far is Harrisburg, PA from Middletown, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Middletown, PA is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Middletown.
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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
10.3 mi · 17 min · Selinsgrove Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
2251 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway
11.3 mi · 13 min · Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway
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Continue straight
12.4 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 405: Muncy, Hughesville
1491 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
3117 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
53 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Troy, Towanda
1446 ft · 42 sec
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Merge left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
596 ft · 9 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Berwick Turnpike
11.9 mi · 21 min · North Berwick Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Berwick Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Middletown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
PA 405
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53 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Middletown?
The road trip is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Muncy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Harrisburg and 77.7 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.89 one way or $47.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Muncy
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 Muncy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 114.66 mi (184.53 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middletown
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 344 |
| Coordinates | 41.9273000, -76.6988400 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middletown (-76.69884, 41.9273)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $4.37 | $23.89 | $47.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $26.26 | $52.51 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $28.70 | $57.40 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $35.90 | $71.80 |
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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