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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.36 mi
01h 56m
Flight
68.7 mi
110.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.7 mi
Kilometers
110.57 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.36 mi
Kilometers
135.77 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Hanover
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-23T01:23
Arrive New Hanover
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Denver
PA

Borough in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Harrisburg
42.1 mi
00h 58m
To New Hanover
42.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

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.

  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

    50.7 mi · 54 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading

    2094 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    112 m · 5 sec · Morgantown Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 10 North: Beckersville

    757 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Morgantown Road

    654 ft · 14 sec · Morgantown Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Quarry Road

    2019 ft · 49 sec · Quarry Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Morgan Way

    1096 ft · 40 sec · Morgan Way

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Ridge Road

    8.6 mi · 14 min · Ridge Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Pottstown Pike

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Pottstown Pike

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Street

    931 ft · 30 sec · State Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Wilson Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Wilson Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Charlotte Street

    4.2 mi · 9 min · North Charlotte Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Swamp Pike

    1186 ft · 29 sec · Swamp Pike

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Lutheran Road

    26 m · 3 sec · Lutheran Road

  27. 27

    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.

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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
50.7 mi · 60%
Ridge Road
8.64 mi · 10%
Pottstown Pike
6.49 mi · 8%
North Charlotte Street
4.15 mi · 5%
North 13th Street
3.52 mi · 4%
Main Street
3.14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
68.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denver
00h 58m from Harrisburg
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

25 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

34 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Coatesville

38 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and New Hanover. Straight-line distance: 68.7 mi (110.57 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
New Hanover

#2 New Hanover

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population13,464
Coordinates40.2978800, -75.5812900
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: New Hanover (-75.58129, 40.29788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.98 gal
11.27 L · about $12.18
Round trip
$24.35
5.96 gal · 22.54 L
Estimated CO2
26.5 kg one way
Round trip: 53 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and New Hanover. The current time is 01:23:47.

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.