How far is Harrisburg, PA from Pottsgrove, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Pottsgrove, PA is about 82 miles (131.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.1 miles (108 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Pottsgrove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Pottsgrove.
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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
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
50.7 mi · 54 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
2094 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Morgantown Expressway
112 m · 5 sec · Morgantown Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 10 North: Beckersville
757 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Morgantown Road
654 ft · 14 sec · Morgantown Road
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Turn right onto Quarry Road
2019 ft · 51 sec · Quarry Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Way
1096 ft · 40 sec · Morgan Way
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Turn left onto Main Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Ridge Road
8.6 mi · 14 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Pottstown Pike
6.5 mi · 10 min · Pottstown Pike
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Turn right onto State Street
931 ft · 31 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Wilson Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Wilson Street
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Turn left onto North Adams Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Adams Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Buchert Road
1668 ft · 43 sec · Buchert Road
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Turn left onto North Keim Street
1840 ft · 56 sec · North Keim Street
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Turn left onto Valley Lane
122 m · 23 sec · Valley Lane
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Turn left onto North Valley Road
9 m · 1 sec · North Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Pottsgrove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
50.7 mi · 00h 54m
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 near Pottsgrove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Pottsgrove?
The road trip is about 82 miles (131.9 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Harrisburg and 41 miles from Pottsgrove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.1 miles (108 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.81 one way or $23.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Rain Showers near Pottsgrove.
Stop Ideas Near Denver
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 Denver.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Parkesburg
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Pottsgrove. Straight-line distance: 67.09 mi (107.97 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pottsgrove
Census designated place
| Population | 3,469 |
| Coordinates | 40.2648200, -75.6118500 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pottsgrove (-75.61185, 40.26482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.32 | $28.63 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.28 | $34.56 |
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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