How far is Harrisburg, PA from Throop, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Throop, PA is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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
124.57 mi
02h 32m
Flight
105.09 mi
169.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.09 mi
Kilometers
169.12 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.57 mi
Kilometers
200.48 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Throop
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Throop
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
Mahanoy City
PA

Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Harrisburg
62.3 mi
01h 16m
To Throop
62.3 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    117.6 mi · 2 hr 19 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 347: Dunmore, Throop

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 347: Dunmore, Throop

    785 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 347 North: Throop

    120 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto O'Neill Highway

    2587 ft · 1 min · O'Neill Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Cypress Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Cypress Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cypress Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
119 mi · 96%
PA 347
1.1 mi · 1%
Cypress Street
0.91 mi · 1%
North Cameron Street
0.91 mi · 1%
North 7th Street
0.55 mi
I 81 North
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

118 mi · 02h 19m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
105.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mahanoy City
01h 16m from Harrisburg
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny near Throop.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Mahanoy City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Harrisburg and 62.3 miles from Throop.

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

The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.98 one way or $35.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mahanoy City

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

53 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

77 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

84 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Throop. Straight-line distance: 105.09 mi (169.12 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Throop

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,887
Coordinates41.4514700, -75.6118500
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Throop (-75.61185, 41.45147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.64 L · about $17.98
Round trip
$35.96
8.8 gal · 33.28 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.98 $35.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.24 $40.47
Premium $4.95 $21.80 $43.60
Diesel $5.98 $26.31 $52.62

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Throop. The current time is 02:16:16.

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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.