How far is Harrisburg, PA from New Hanover, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to New Hanover, PA is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 01h 56m.
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 northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and New Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and New Hanover.
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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 3 toward North 7th Street
64 m · 7 sec · North 7th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street
2223 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street
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Continue on Fisher Plaza
820 ft · 20 sec · Fisher Plaza
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Keep slight left to continue on State Street
2769 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Turn right onto North 13th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North 13th Street
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Turn left
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
50.7 mi · 54 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
2094 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Morgantown Expressway
112 m · 5 sec · Morgantown Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 10 North: Beckersville
757 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Morgantown Road
654 ft · 14 sec · Morgantown Road
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Turn right onto Quarry Road
2019 ft · 49 sec · Quarry Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Way
1096 ft · 40 sec · Morgan Way
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Turn left onto Main Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Ridge Road
8.6 mi · 14 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Pottstown Pike
6.5 mi · 10 min · Pottstown Pike
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Turn right onto State Street
931 ft · 30 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Wilson Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Wilson Street
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Turn left onto North Charlotte Street
4.2 mi · 9 min · North Charlotte Street
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Turn right onto Swamp Pike
1186 ft · 29 sec · Swamp Pike
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Turn left onto Lutheran Road
26 m · 3 sec · Lutheran Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lutheran Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and New Hanover.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
50.7 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Sunny near New Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to New Hanover?
The road trip is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Harrisburg and 42.3 miles from New Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisburg and Sunny near New Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near Denver
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 Denver.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Parkesburg
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and New Hanover. Straight-line distance: 68.7 mi (110.57 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Hanover
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,464 |
| Coordinates | 40.2978800, -75.5812900 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Hanover (-75.58129, 40.29788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $12.18 | $24.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.71 | $27.41 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.76 | $29.53 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
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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