How far is Harrisburg, PA from Morrisville, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Morrisville, PA is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
125.09 mi
02h 28m
Flight
110.65 mi
178.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.65 mi
Kilometers
178.07 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.09 mi
Kilometers
201.31 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morrisville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:10 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 7:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-19T02:41
Arrive Morrisville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Elverson
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
62.4 mi
01h 14m
To Morrisville
62.6 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    103.4 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Philadelphia, Trenton

    3046 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Trenton, Princeton

    2491 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairless Hills

    1142 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Stony Hill Road

    1640 ft · 35 sec · Stony Hill Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Woolston Drive

    91 m · 7 sec · Woolston Drive

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Woolston Drive

    2606 ft · 1 min · Woolston Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Trenton Avenue

    1131 ft · 25 sec · Trenton Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on West Trenton Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Trenton Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard

    888 ft · 44 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    25 m · 9 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
103 mi · 83%
Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
7.76 mi · 6%
North 13th Street
3.52 mi · 3%
I 283 South
3.13 mi · 2%
West Trenton Avenue
1.68 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

103 mi · 01h 51m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
110.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elverson
01h 14m from Harrisburg
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Morrisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Elverson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Harrisburg and 62.6 miles from Morrisville.

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

The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.02 one way or $36.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Morrisville.

Stop Ideas Near Elverson

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

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

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Coatesville

19 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

20 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

23 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

24 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Morrisville. Straight-line distance: 110.65 mi (178.07 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Morrisville

Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States

Population8,605
Coordinates40.2115000, -74.7879400
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Morrisville (-74.78794, 40.2115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.71 L · about $18.02
Round trip
$36.04
8.82 gal · 33.42 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.02 $36.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.28 $40.56
Premium $4.95 $21.85 $43.69
Diesel $5.98 $26.37 $52.74

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Morrisville. The current time is 02:41:31.

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.