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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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 1 toward North 7th Street
25 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street
2757 ft · 2 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Maclay Street
2176 ft · 55 sec · Maclay Street
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Turn left onto North Cameron Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Cameron Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South, I 81 North, US 322 East: Carlisle, Hazleton, Allentown
1003 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hazleton, Allentown
2731 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: New Jersey
9.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Passer Road
116 m · 15 sec · Passer Road
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Turn left onto Flint Hill Road
2994 ft · 60 sec · Flint Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Taylor Drive
2 mi · 4 min · Taylor Drive
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Continue on Apples Church Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Apples Church Road
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Turn right onto Leithsville Road
2 mi · 3 min · Leithsville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Hellertown Road
3190 ft · 56 sec · Hellertown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Durham Road
1869 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Harrow Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Harrow Road
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Continue on Durham Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Durham Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Easton Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Easton Road
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Turn left onto Hollow Horn Road
1816 ft · 50 sec · Hollow Horn Road
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Turn right onto Oak Grove Road
113 m · 10 sec · Oak Grove Road
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Turn left onto Hollow Horn Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Hollow Horn Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Red Hill Road
93 m · 10 sec · Red Hill Road
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Continue on Red Hill Road
1 mi · 3 min · Red Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Dark Hollow Road
1919 ft · 38 sec · East Dark Hollow Road
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Turn straight onto Smithtown Road
42 m · 6 sec · Smithtown Road
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hamburg.
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Coatesville
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Tinicum. Straight-line distance: 94.32 mi (151.79 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tinicum
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,109 |
| Coordinates | 40.4484400, -75.1076700 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tinicum (-75.10767, 40.44844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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