How far is Harrisburg, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Harrisburg and Philadelphia is 93.59 miles (150.62 km).

Flight distance from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA is 93.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Harrisburg to Philadelphia with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is: 107.12 miles (172.4 km) by car.

Driving from Harrisburg to Philadelphia will take approximately 01 hours 48 minutes.

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#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania. It is located on the Susquehanna River in the central part of the state. Harrisburg is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the State Capitol Building and the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra.

Population 49322
GPS Coordinates 40°16'25"N 76°53'4"W
Latitude 40.2737000
Longitude -76.8844200
Altitude 101
Country United States
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#2 Philadelphia

The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is located on the Delaware River, in eastern Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a major center for finance, commerce, and education.

Population 1578487
GPS Coordinates 39°57'8"N 75°9'50"W
Latitude 39.9523300
Longitude -75.1637900
Altitude 12
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Harrisburg and Philadelphia

The distance between Harrisburg and Philadelphia is 172 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 54 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Philadelphia. The current time is 09:55:12.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 34 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 40 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 08 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 47 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 31 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 25 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 20 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.31 liters (3.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Harrisburg and Philadelphia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Harrisburg to Philadelphia is $14.05 (diesel $18.02).

Pennsylvania gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.72 $4.12 $4.44 $4.77
Total $14.05 $15.59 $16.79 $18.02

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Harrisburg and Philadelphia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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