How far is Harrisburg, PA from Montgomery, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Montgomery, PA is about 78 miles (125.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 southwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain
Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Montgomery.
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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
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Turbotville
1344 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left
6 mi · 11 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Montgomery Street
538 ft · 15 sec · Montgomery Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
128 m · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Houston Avenue
11 m · 2 sec · West Houston Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Houston Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Montgomery.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Harrisburg and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Light Rain near Montgomery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 78 miles (125.5 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Herndon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Harrisburg and 39 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62 miles (99.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Harrisburg and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Light Rain near Montgomery.
Stop Ideas Near Herndon
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 Herndon.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Lewistown
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 61.96 mi (99.71 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montgomery
Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,502 |
| Coordinates | 41.1703600, -76.8769100 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montgomery (-76.87691, 41.17036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $4.09 | $11.24 | $22.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.65 | $25.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.62 | $27.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.45 | $32.89 |
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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