How far is Harrisburg, PA from Schlusser, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Schlusser, PA is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.08 mi
00h 35m
Flight
15.58 mi
25.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.58 mi
Kilometers
25.07 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.08 mi
Kilometers
35.54 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schlusser
Sun, May 31, 3:53 PM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Sun, May 31, 4:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-05-31T15:18
Arrive Schlusser
Sun, May 31, 3:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Harrisburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Mechanicsburg
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Harrisburg
11 mi
00h 17m
To Schlusser
11.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 81 South: Carlisle

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

    1419 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South

    61 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike

    3090 ft · 1 min · Harrisburg Pike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Middlesex Road

    1418 ft · 39 sec · North Middlesex Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Clemson Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Clemson Drive

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wolf Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Wolf Bridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Middlesex Drive

    1 km · 2 min · West Middlesex Drive

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Spring Road

    1843 ft · 49 sec · Spring Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Partridge Circle

    57 m · 11 sec · Partridge Circle

  20. 20

    Continue on Partridge Circle

    834 ft · 36 sec · Partridge Circle

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Partridge Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 63%
Clemson Drive
1.31 mi · 6%
I 81 South
1.1 mi · 5%
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
0.92 mi · 4%
North Cameron Street
0.91 mi · 4%
Wolf Bridge Road
0.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

13.1 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
15.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsburg
00h 17m from Harrisburg
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Sunny near Schlusser.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Harrisburg and 11.1 miles from Schlusser.

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

The direct path is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

12 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

24 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

34 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

45 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Schlusser. Straight-line distance: 15.58 mi (25.07 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
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#2 Schlusser

Census designated place

Population5,265
Coordinates40.2417500, -77.1769300
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Schlusser (-77.17693, 40.24175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.95 L · about $3.19
Round trip
$6.37
1.56 gal · 5.9 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.19 $6.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.59 $7.17
Premium $4.95 $3.86 $7.73
Diesel $5.98 $4.66 $9.33

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Schlusser. The current time is 15:18:04.

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.