How far is Harrisburg, PA from Shrewsbury, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Shrewsbury, PA is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Shrewsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Shrewsbury.
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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 3 toward North 7th Street
64 m · 7 sec · North 7th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street
2223 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street
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Continue on Fisher Plaza
820 ft · 20 sec · Fisher Plaza
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Keep slight right to continue on Walnut Street
2993 ft · 2 min · Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Front Street
2445 ft · 1 min · North Front Street
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Continue on I 83: York
1285 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 83 South: York
1811 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: York, Baltimore
37.8 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 851: Shrewsbury
795 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 851: Shrewsbury
72 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto East Forrest Avenue
3239 ft · 1 min · East Forrest Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Forrest Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Shrewsbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 83 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: York, Baltimore
37.8 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Shrewsbury?
The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Emigsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Harrisburg and 20.9 miles from Shrewsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Rain Showers near Shrewsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Emigsville
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 Emigsville.
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Mount Joy
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Shrewsbury. Straight-line distance: 36.54 mi (58.8 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shrewsbury
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,847 |
| Coordinates | 39.7687100, -76.6796900 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shrewsbury (-76.67969, 39.76871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.85 | $17.70 |
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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