How far is Harrisburg, PA from Myerstown, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Myerstown, PA is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
42.51 mi
00h 56m
Flight
31.42 mi
50.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.42 mi
Kilometers
50.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.51 mi
Kilometers
68.42 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myerstown
Tue, May 5, 4:24 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Tue, May 5, 5:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-05-05T03:28
Arrive Myerstown
Tue, May 5, 4:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
East Hanover
PA

Township in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
21.3 mi
00h 28m
To Myerstown
21.3 mi
00h 28m

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
81°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hazleton, Allentown

    2731 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 645: Frystown

    1455 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Camp Swatara Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Camp Swatara Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Frystown Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Frystown Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Edris Avenue

    950 ft · 28 sec · Edris Avenue

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Lancaster Avenue

    3 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on North College Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North College Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    93 m · 13 sec · West Lincoln Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Railroad Street

    2054 ft · 1 min · North Railroad Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Carpenter Avenue

    46 m · 7 sec · East Carpenter Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Carpenter Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
20.9 mi · 49%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 18%
Lancaster Avenue
3.02 mi · 7%
North College Street
2.26 mi · 5%
William Penn Highway
1.81 mi · 4%
Frystown Road
1.66 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

19.1 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hanover
00h 28m from Harrisburg
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Myerstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

East Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Harrisburg and 21.3 miles from Myerstown.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Hanover

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

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

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Middletown

26 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

28 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

29 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Myerstown. Straight-line distance: 31.42 mi (50.57 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
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#2 Myerstown

Borough in southeastern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Population3,140
Coordinates40.3745400, -76.3027300
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Myerstown (-76.30273, 40.37454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.68 L · about $6.13
Round trip
$12.26
3 gal · 11.36 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.13 $12.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.90 $13.80
Premium $4.95 $7.43 $14.86
Diesel $5.98 $8.97 $17.94

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 Myerstown. The current time is 03:28:17.

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.