How far is Harrisburg, PA from Montoursville, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Montoursville, PA is about 88.9 miles (143 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
88.88 mi
02h 00m
Flight
67.77 mi
109.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.77 mi
Kilometers
109.07 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.88 mi
Kilometers
143.04 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montoursville
Wed, Jun 3, 3:11 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Wed, Jun 3, 5:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-06-03T01:10
Arrive Montoursville
Wed, Jun 3, 3:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Selinsgrove
PA

Borough in eastern Snyder County, Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
44.4 mi
01h 00m
To Montoursville
44.4 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.3 mi · 17 min · Selinsgrove Bypass

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2251 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    21.3 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 87 north

    1516 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Loyalsock Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Loyalsock Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Montour Street North

    1323 ft · 42 sec · Montour Street North

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Spruce Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spruce Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway
32.6 mi · 37%
Susquehanna Trail
28.4 mi · 32%
North Cameron Street
14.3 mi · 16%
Selinsgrove Bypass
10.7 mi · 12%
US 11 North
0.68 mi · 1%
North Loyalsock Avenue
0.65 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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
67.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Selinsgrove
01h 00m from Harrisburg
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Sunny near Montoursville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Selinsgrove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Harrisburg and 44.4 miles from Montoursville.

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

The direct path is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.83 one way or $25.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Selinsgrove

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

60 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

65 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

68 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

75 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Montoursville. Straight-line distance: 67.77 mi (109.07 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Montoursville

Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

Population4,393
Coordinates41.2542500, -76.9205200
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Montoursville (-76.92052, 41.25425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.87 L · about $12.83
Round trip
$25.66
6.28 gal · 23.74 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.83 $25.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.44 $28.88
Premium $4.95 $15.56 $31.11
Diesel $5.98 $18.78 $37.55

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Montoursville. The current time is 01:10:05.

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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.