How far is Harrisburg, PA from Peach Bottom, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Peach Bottom, PA is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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 central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Peach Bottom.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Peach Bottom.
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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
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster
797 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fruitville Pike
1525 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right
87 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Fruitville Pike
1.5 km · 2 min · Fruitville Pike
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Continue on North Prince Street
2.4 mi · 7 min · North Prince Street
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Continue on Willow Street Pike
6.1 mi · 10 min · Willow Street Pike
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Continue on Lancaster Pike
1345 ft · 21 sec · Lancaster Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike
1093 ft · 17 sec · Lancaster Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike
11.9 mi · 18 min · Lancaster Pike
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Continue on Robert Fulton Highway
2508 ft · 56 sec · Robert Fulton Highway
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Turn right onto Peach Bottom Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · Peach Bottom Road
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Continue on Peach Bottom Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Peach Bottom Road
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Turn slight left onto Edgewood Lane
106 m · 25 sec · Edgewood Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Edgewood Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Peach Bottom.
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.
PA 283 East
Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Rain Showers Likely near Peach Bottom.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Peach Bottom?
The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 31.7 miles from Harrisburg and 31.8 miles from Peach Bottom.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.15 one way or $18.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Rain Showers Likely near Peach Bottom.
Stop Ideas Near East Petersburg
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 East Petersburg.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Peach Bottom. Straight-line distance: 50.19 mi (80.78 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Peach Bottom
City in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 5,053 |
| Coordinates | 39.7509400, -76.2257900 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peach Bottom (-76.22579, 39.75094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $9.15 | $18.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.10 | $22.19 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.40 | $26.79 |
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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