How far is Harrisburg, PA from Perkasie, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Perkasie, PA is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
100.29 mi
02h 09m
Flight
84.12 mi
135.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.12 mi
Kilometers
135.38 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.29 mi
Kilometers
161.4 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perkasie
Mon, May 18, 11:50 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Mon, May 18, 1:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-05-18T09:41
Arrive Perkasie
Mon, May 18, 11:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Port Clinton
PA

Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
50.1 mi
01h 04m
To Perkasie
50.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph S
Destination
94°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Perkasie.

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Street

    27 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North 7th Street

    25 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street

    2757 ft · 2 min · North 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maclay Street

    2176 ft · 55 sec · Maclay Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Cameron Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Cameron Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South, I 81 North, US 322 East: Carlisle, Hazleton, Allentown

    1003 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hazleton, Allentown

    2731 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton

    2404 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

    1.1 km · 3 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown

    69 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on West Broad Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Broad Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South West End Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South West End Boulevard

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Sellersville, Perkasie

    3196 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Bethlehem Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Pike

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Ridge Road

    3174 ft · 1 min · North Ridge Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Market Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    45 m · 12 sec · South 4th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left

    27 m · 7 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 43%
American Legion Memorial Highway
20.9 mi · 21%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
12.7 mi · 13%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 8%
South West End Boulevard
2.86 mi · 3%
John Fries Highway
2.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

42.8 mi · 00h 51m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
84.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Clinton
01h 04m from Harrisburg
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Sunny near Perkasie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Perkasie?

The road trip is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Port Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Harrisburg and 50.2 miles from Perkasie.

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

The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.46 one way or $28.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisburg and Sunny near Perkasie.

Stop Ideas Near Port Clinton

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

61 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Lancaster station

63 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Coatesville

69 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Perkasie. Straight-line distance: 84.12 mi (135.38 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Perkasie

#2 Perkasie

Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States

Population8,855
Coordinates40.3720500, -75.2926800
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Perkasie (-75.29268, 40.37205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.54 gal
13.4 L · about $14.46
Round trip
$28.93
7.08 gal · 26.8 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 62.9 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.46 $28.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.28 $32.56
Premium $4.95 $17.54 $35.07
Diesel $5.98 $21.17 $42.34

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Perkasie. The current time is 09:41:27.

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.