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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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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 1 toward North 7th Street
25 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street
2757 ft · 2 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Maclay Street
2176 ft · 55 sec · Maclay Street
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Turn left onto North Cameron Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Cameron Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South, I 81 North, US 322 East: Carlisle, Hazleton, Allentown
1003 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Carlisle
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Continue on George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
13.1 mi · 15 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
1419 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South
61 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike
3090 ft · 1 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Turn right onto North Middlesex Road
1418 ft · 39 sec · North Middlesex Road
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Turn left onto Clemson Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · Clemson Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wolf Bridge Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Wolf Bridge Road
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Turn left onto West Middlesex Drive
1 km · 2 min · West Middlesex Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Spring Road
1843 ft · 49 sec · Spring Road
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Turn left onto Partridge Circle
57 m · 11 sec · Partridge Circle
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Continue on Partridge Circle
834 ft · 36 sec · Partridge Circle
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mechanicsburg.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Schlusser. Straight-line distance: 15.58 mi (25.07 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Schlusser
Census designated place
| Population | 5,265 |
| Coordinates | 40.2417500, -77.1769300 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Schlusser (-77.17693, 40.24175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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