How far is Harrisburg, PA from Swoyersville, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Swoyersville, PA is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
110.57 mi
02h 17m
Flight
87.97 mi
141.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.97 mi
Kilometers
141.57 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.57 mi
Kilometers
177.95 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Swoyersville
Sat, May 30, 8:55 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Sat, May 30, 11:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-05-30T06:37
Arrive Swoyersville
Sat, May 30, 8:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
Gordon
PA

Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
55.2 mi
01h 08m
To Swoyersville
55.3 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Cameron Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South, I 81 North, US 322 East: Carlisle, Hazleton, Allentown

    1003 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hazleton, Allentown

    2731 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    100.7 mi · 1 hr 59 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 115 east, PA 309 north: Wilkes-Barre

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Kingston, Forty Fort

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    101 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Rutter Avenue

    93 m · 10 sec · Rutter Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Rutter Avenue

    776 ft · 29 sec · Rutter Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · River Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    766 ft · 26 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Shoemaker Street

    1761 ft · 1 min · Shoemaker Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Watkins Street

    718 ft · 34 sec · Watkins Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
102 mi · 93%
PA 115 east
3.47 mi · 3%
North Cameron Street
0.91 mi · 1%
River Street
0.82 mi · 1%
North 7th Street
0.55 mi · 1%
I 81 North
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

101 mi · 01h 59m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
88 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordon
01h 08m from Harrisburg
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny near Swoyersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Harrisburg and 55.3 miles from Swoyersville.

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

The direct path is about 88 miles (141.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.94 one way or $31.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny near Swoyersville.

Stop Ideas Near Gordon

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

64 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

71 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

71 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Swoyersville. Straight-line distance: 87.97 mi (141.57 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Swoyersville

Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population5,010
Coordinates41.2917500, -75.8746400
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Swoyersville (-75.87464, 41.29175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.9 gal
14.77 L · about $15.94
Round trip
$31.87
7.8 gal · 29.54 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.94 $31.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.94 $35.87
Premium $4.95 $19.32 $38.64
Diesel $5.98 $23.32 $46.64

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Swoyersville. The current time is 06:37:35.

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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.