How far is Harrisburg, PA from Shillington, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Shillington, PA is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
58.33 mi
01h 15m
Flight
48.49 mi
78.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.49 mi
Kilometers
78.03 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.33 mi
Kilometers
93.87 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shillington
Mon, May 25, 12:58 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Mon, May 25, 2:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-05-24T23:42
Arrive Shillington
Mon, May 25, 12:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Cornwall
PA

Borough in southern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Harrisburg
29.1 mi
00h 37m
To Shillington
29.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    38.7 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata

    1054 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Museum Road

    1081 ft · 23 sec · Museum Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Elsie Street

    1395 ft · 1 min · Elsie Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Reading Avenue

    904 ft · 42 sec · Reading Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
38.7 mi · 66%
US 222 North
7.64 mi · 13%
North 13th Street
3.52 mi · 6%
I 283 South
3.13 mi · 5%
US 222 Business
1.69 mi · 3%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

38.7 mi · 00h 42m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cornwall
00h 37m from Harrisburg
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Harrisburg and Rain near Shillington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Cornwall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Harrisburg and 29.2 miles from Shillington.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Harrisburg and Rain near Shillington.

Stop Ideas Near Cornwall

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Elizabethtown station

23 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

26 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Middletown

29 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Shillington. Straight-line distance: 48.49 mi (78.03 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Shillington

Village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK

Population5,300
Coordinates40.3078700, -75.9654900
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Shillington (-75.96549, 40.30787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.79 L · about $8.42
Round trip
$16.83
4.12 gal · 15.58 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.42 $16.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.47 $18.95
Premium $4.95 $10.21 $20.41
Diesel $5.98 $12.32 $24.64

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Shillington. The current time is 23:42:46.

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.