How far is Harrisburg, PA from Penn Wynne, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Penn Wynne, PA is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
98.58 mi
02h 04m
Flight
87.28 mi
140.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.28 mi
Kilometers
140.47 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.58 mi
Kilometers
158.65 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Penn Wynne
Sun, Apr 19, 4:45 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-19T02:40
Arrive Penn Wynne
Sun, Apr 19, 4:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Adamstown
PA

Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands

From Harrisburg
49.2 mi
01h 02m
To Penn Wynne
49.4 mi
01h 02m

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
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Penn Wynne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Penn Wynne.

  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

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Woodside Road

    627 ft · 30 sec · Woodside Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lancaster Avenue

    2649 ft · 2 min · West Lancaster Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Argyle Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Argyle Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Haverford Road

    1 km · 2 min · Haverford Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Drayton Lane

    46 m · 7 sec · Drayton Lane

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Drayton Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Penn Wynne.

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.4 mi · 80%
I 76 East
4.54 mi · 5%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 4%
North 13th Street
3.52 mi · 4%
I 283 South
3.13 mi · 3%
Argyle Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

78.4 mi · 01h 24m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
87.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamstown
01h 02m from Harrisburg
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Rain Showers near Penn Wynne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Penn Wynne?

The road trip is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Harrisburg and 49.4 miles from Penn Wynne.

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

The direct path is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.22 one way or $28.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Rain Showers near Penn Wynne.

Stop Ideas Near Adamstown

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

30 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Coatesville

35 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

40 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Penn Wynne. Straight-line distance: 87.28 mi (140.47 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
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#2 Penn Wynne

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,697
Coordinates39.9862200, -75.2754600
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Penn Wynne (-75.27546, 39.98622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.17 L · about $14.22
Round trip
$28.44
6.96 gal · 26.34 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.22 $28.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.00 $32.01
Premium $4.95 $17.24 $34.48
Diesel $5.98 $20.81 $41.62

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 Penn Wynne. The current time is 02:40:39.

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.