How far is Harrisburg, PA from New London, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to New London, PA is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
70.58 mi
01h 44m
Flight
63.25 mi
101.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.25 mi
Kilometers
101.79 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.58 mi
Kilometers
113.58 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New London
Sun, Apr 19, 4:26 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-19T02:42
Arrive New London
Sun, Apr 19, 4:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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 Petersburg
PA

Borough in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
35.2 mi
00h 52m
To New London
35.4 mi
00h 52m

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
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and New London.

  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

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster

    797 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    28.9 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hartman Bridge Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Hartman Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Historic Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Historic Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6 mi · 10 min · Georgetown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    2099 ft · 44 sec · Georgetown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Georgetown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Newark Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Newark Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Homeville Road

    44 m · 4 sec · Homeville Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Newark Road

    8.4 mi · 15 min · Newark Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Road

    35 m · 3 sec · State Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 283 East
36.9 mi · 52%
Georgetown Road
12.7 mi · 18%
Newark Road
9.61 mi · 14%
North 13th Street
3.52 mi · 5%
I 283 South
2.96 mi · 4%
Hartman Bridge Road
2.44 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

PA 283 East

Merge slight left

28.9 mi · 00h 34m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
63.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Petersburg
00h 52m from Harrisburg
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Rain Showers Likely near New London.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to New London?

The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Harrisburg and 35.4 miles from New London.

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

The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.17 one way or $20.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Rain Showers Likely near New London.

Stop Ideas Near East Petersburg

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

6 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Elizabethtown station

23 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

34 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and New London. Straight-line distance: 63.25 mi (101.79 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 New London

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population5,967
Coordinates39.7826100, -75.8755000
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: New London (-75.8755, 39.78261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.43 L · about $10.17
Round trip
$20.35
4.98 gal · 18.86 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.17 $20.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.45 $22.90
Premium $4.95 $12.34 $24.67
Diesel $5.98 $14.89 $29.78

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 New London. The current time is 02:42:03.

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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.