How far is Harrisburg, PA from Paupack, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Paupack, PA is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Paupack.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Paupack.
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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 1 toward North 7th Street
25 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street
2757 ft · 2 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Maclay Street
2176 ft · 55 sec · Maclay Street
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Turn left onto North Cameron Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Cameron Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South, I 81 North, US 322 East: Carlisle, Hazleton, Allentown
1003 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hazleton, Allentown
2731 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
116.8 mi · 2 hr 18 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east
2101 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
2050 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Milford
22.5 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 390: Promised Land , Tafton
1320 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Fairview Lake Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Fairview Lake Road
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Turn left onto Gumbletown Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Gumbletown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gumbletown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Paupack.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
117 mi · 02h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny near Paupack.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Paupack?
The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McAdoo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Harrisburg and 75.9 miles from Paupack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.86 one way or $43.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny near Paupack.
Stop Ideas Near McAdoo
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 McAdoo.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Scranton, PA
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Paupack. Straight-line distance: 117.48 mi (189.07 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paupack
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 3,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.3962000, -75.1962900 |
| Altitude | 477 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paupack (-75.19629, 41.3962)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $21.86 | $43.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.60 | $49.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.50 | $53.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $31.99 | $63.99 |
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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