How far is Harrisburg, PA from South Williamsport, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to South Williamsport, PA is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
84.95 mi
02h 02m
Flight
66.49 mi
107 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.49 mi
Kilometers
107 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.95 mi
Kilometers
136.71 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Williamsport
Sun, Apr 19, 2:48 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 4:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-19T00:45
Arrive South Williamsport
Sun, Apr 19, 2:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Herndon
PA

Borough in southwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Harrisburg
42.5 mi
01h 01m
To South Williamsport
42.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and South Williamsport.

  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

    14.3 mi · 21 min · North Cameron Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Selinsgrove, Williamsport

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Trail

    28.4 mi · 39 min · Susquehanna Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on Selinsgrove Bypass

    10.3 mi · 17 min · Selinsgrove Bypass

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2251 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Bellefonte

    1891 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2243 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    1.1 km · 44 sec · Keystone Shortway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport

    1568 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport

    1888 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  18. 18

    Continue on Montgomery Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Hastings Street

    3122 ft · 1 min · Hastings Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Southern Avenue

    1663 ft · 43 sec · East Southern Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Southern Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Susquehanna Trail
28.4 mi · 33%
North Cameron Street
14.3 mi · 17%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 14%
Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway
11.4 mi · 13%
Selinsgrove Bypass
10.7 mi · 13%
Westbranch Highway
2.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Susquehanna Trail

Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Trail

28.4 mi · 00h 39m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Herndon
01h 01m from Harrisburg
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near South Williamsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to South Williamsport?

The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Herndon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from Harrisburg and 42.4 miles from South Williamsport.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.26 one way or $24.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near South Williamsport.

Stop Ideas Near Herndon

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

50 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

58 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

64 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

65 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and South Williamsport. Straight-line distance: 66.49 mi (107 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
South Williamsport

#2 South Williamsport

Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

Population6,064
Coordinates41.2320200, -76.9991300
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: South Williamsport (-76.99913, 41.23202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.35 L · about $12.26
Round trip
$24.52
6 gal · 22.7 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.26 $24.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.80 $27.59
Premium $4.95 $14.86 $29.72
Diesel $5.98 $17.94 $35.88

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and South Williamsport. The current time is 00:45:43.

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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.