How far is Harrisburg, PA from Quakertown, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Quakertown, PA is about 94.4 miles (152 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
94.42 mi
01h 59m
Flight
82.06 mi
132.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.06 mi
Kilometers
132.06 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.42 mi
Kilometers
151.95 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quakertown
Sun, May 3, 3:33 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Sun, May 3, 5:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-05-03T01:33
Arrive Quakertown
Sun, May 3, 3:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Centerport
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
47.1 mi
00h 59m
To Quakertown
47.3 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Broad Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 45%
American Legion Memorial Highway
20.9 mi · 22%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
12.7 mi · 13%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 8%
John Fries Highway
2.67 mi · 3%
West Broad Street
1.61 mi · 2%
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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
82.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerport
00h 59m from Harrisburg
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny near Quakertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.4 miles (152 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Centerport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.1 miles from Harrisburg and 47.3 miles from Quakertown.

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

The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny near Quakertown.

Stop Ideas Near Centerport

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

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

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Lancaster station

54 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

58 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

59 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

59 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Quakertown. Straight-line distance: 82.06 mi (132.06 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Quakertown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population8,757
Coordinates40.4417700, -75.3415700
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Quakertown (-75.34157, 40.44177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.61 L · about $13.61
Round trip
$27.21
6.66 gal · 25.22 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.61 $27.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.31 $30.63
Premium $4.95 $16.50 $32.99
Diesel $5.98 $19.91 $39.83

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Quakertown. The current time is 01:33:47.

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.