How far is Harrisburg, PA from Tinicum, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Tinicum, PA is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
108.56 mi
02h 27m
Flight
94.32 mi
151.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.32 mi
Kilometers
151.79 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.56 mi
Kilometers
174.71 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tinicum
Sun, Apr 19, 2:57 PM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 5:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-19T12:30
Arrive Tinicum
Sun, Apr 19, 2:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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
Hamburg
PA

Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Harrisburg
54.2 mi
01h 13m
To Tinicum
54.4 mi
01h 13m

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
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: New Jersey

    9.1 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Passer Road

    116 m · 15 sec · Passer Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Flint Hill Road

    2994 ft · 60 sec · Flint Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Taylor Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Taylor Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Apples Church Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Apples Church Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Leithsville Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Leithsville Road

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Hellertown Road

    3190 ft · 56 sec · Hellertown Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Durham Road

    1869 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Harrow Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Harrow Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Durham Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Durham Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Easton Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Easton Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Hollow Horn Road

    1816 ft · 50 sec · Hollow Horn Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Oak Grove Road

    113 m · 10 sec · Oak Grove Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Hollow Horn Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hollow Horn Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Red Hill Road

    93 m · 10 sec · Red Hill Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Red Hill Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Red Hill Road

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Dark Hollow Road

    1919 ft · 38 sec · East Dark Hollow Road

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Smithtown Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Smithtown Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Smithtown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 39%
American Legion Memorial Highway
20.9 mi · 19%
I 78 East
9.72 mi · 9%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 7%
Durham Road
3.74 mi · 3%
Main Street
3.72 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

42.8 mi · 00h 51m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
94.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamburg
01h 13m from Harrisburg
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Rain Showers Likely near Tinicum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Hamburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Harrisburg and 54.4 miles from Tinicum.

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

The direct path is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Rain Showers Likely near Tinicum.

Stop Ideas Near Hamburg

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

62 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Lancaster station

62 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

65 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Tinicum. Straight-line distance: 94.32 mi (151.79 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Tinicum

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population4,109
Coordinates40.4484400, -75.1076700
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Tinicum (-75.10767, 40.44844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.5 L · about $15.65
Round trip
$31.30
7.66 gal · 29 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.65 $31.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.61 $35.23
Premium $4.95 $18.97 $37.95
Diesel $5.98 $22.90 $45.81

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 Tinicum. The current time is 12:30:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.