How far is Harrisburg, PA from Skippack, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Skippack, PA is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Skippack.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Skippack.
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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 left to continue on State Street
2769 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Turn right onto North 13th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North 13th Street
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Turn left
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
71.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
1 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto PA 29 North: Phoenixville
63 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Morehall Road
3088 ft · 1 min · North Morehall Road
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Turn right onto State Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · State Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2743 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Manavon Street
1247 ft · 45 sec · Manavon Street
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Turn left onto Starr Street
3048 ft · 2 min · Starr Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridge Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Collegeville Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Collegeville Road
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Turn left onto Black Rock Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Black Rock Road
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Turn right onto South Trappe Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Trappe Road
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Continue on West 3rd Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · West 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Bridge Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Skippack Pike
2845 ft · 1 min · Skippack Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Skippack Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Skippack.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
71.7 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Sunny near Skippack.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Skippack?
The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Harrisburg and 48.8 miles from Skippack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.06 one way or $28.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisburg and Sunny near Skippack.
Stop Ideas Near Adamstown
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 Adamstown.
Lancaster station
Parkesburg
Coatesville
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Skippack. Straight-line distance: 78.42 mi (126.21 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Skippack
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 14,554 |
| Coordinates | 40.2228800, -75.3987900 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Skippack (-75.39879, 40.22288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $14.06 | $28.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.04 | $34.08 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.57 | $41.14 |
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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