How far is Harrisburg, PA from Red Lion, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Red Lion, PA is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.12 mi
01h 55m
Flight
69.21 mi
111.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.21 mi
Kilometers
111.39 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.12 mi
Kilometers
124.12 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Lion
Sat, Apr 18, 11:34 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 1:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-18T09:38
Arrive Red Lion
Sat, Apr 18, 11:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Roseville
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
38.5 mi
00h 57m
To Red Lion
38.6 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Red Lion.

  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

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster

    797 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    28.9 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 340

    603 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    79 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old Philadelphia Pike

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Old Philadelphia Pike

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Newport Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Newport Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    1814 ft · 44 sec · Lincoln Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 41 South

    139 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Gap-Newport Pike

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Gap-Newport Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on Newport Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Newport Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on Gap Newport Pike

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Gap Newport Pike

  23. 23

    Continue on Gap-Newport Pike

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Gap-Newport Pike

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Street Road

    87 m · 4 sec · Street Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Street Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Street Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Newark Road

    50 m · 3 sec · Newark Road

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Conservatory Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Conservatory Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Conservatory Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 283 East
33.5 mi · 43%
Old Philadelphia Pike
7.36 mi · 10%
Gap-Newport Pike
5.96 mi · 8%
Gap Newport Pike
5.69 mi · 7%
Newport Road
5.4 mi · 7%
Street Road
5.14 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

PA 283 East

Merge slight left

28.9 mi · 00h 34m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roseville
00h 57m from Harrisburg
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny near Red Lion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Red Lion?

The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Roseville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Harrisburg and 38.6 miles from Red Lion.

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

The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.11 one way or $22.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny near Red Lion.

Stop Ideas Near Roseville

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

3 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Elizabethtown station

28 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

34 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Red Lion. Straight-line distance: 69.21 mi (111.39 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Red Lion

#2 Red Lion

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population6,309
Coordinates39.8781700, -75.6816000
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Red Lion (-75.6816, 39.87817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.3 L · about $11.11
Round trip
$22.23
5.44 gal · 20.6 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.11 $22.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.51 $25.02
Premium $4.95 $13.47 $26.95
Diesel $5.98 $16.27 $32.53

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Red Lion. The current time is 09:38:42.

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.