How far is Harrisburg, PA from Upland, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Upland, PA is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
71.83 mi
01h 46m
Flight
64.49 mi
103.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.49 mi
Kilometers
103.79 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.83 mi
Kilometers
115.6 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upland
Tue, Jun 2, 10:22 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Tue, Jun 2, 12:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-06-02T08:35
Arrive Upland
Tue, Jun 2, 10:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Petersburg
PA

Borough in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
35.9 mi
00h 53m
To Upland
36 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph N
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Street

    27 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 7th Street

    64 m · 7 sec · North 7th Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street

    2223 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Fisher Plaza

    820 ft · 20 sec · Fisher Plaza

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on State Street

    2769 ft · 1 min · State Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North 13th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North 13th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster

    2242 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster

    797 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    28.9 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 340

    603 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    79 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old Philadelphia Pike

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Old Philadelphia Pike

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Newport Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Newport Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Octorara Trail

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Octorara Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on North Church Street

    3243 ft · 1 min · North Church Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 1st Avenue

    1806 ft · 1 min · East 1st Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Valley Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Valley Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Strasburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Strasburg Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Doe Run Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Doe Run Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Newark Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Newark Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Clonmell Upland Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Clonmell Upland Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clonmell Upland Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 283 East
33.5 mi · 47%
Old Philadelphia Pike
7.36 mi · 10%
Newport Road
5.4 mi · 8%
Doe Run Road
5.27 mi · 7%
Lincoln Highway
5.18 mi · 7%
North 13th Street
3.52 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

PA 283 East

Merge slight left

28.9 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
64.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Petersburg
00h 53m from Harrisburg
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Sunny near Upland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

East Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Harrisburg and 36 miles from Upland.

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

The direct path is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisburg and Sunny near Upland.

Stop Ideas Near East Petersburg

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

6 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

13 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

23 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

34 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Upland. Straight-line distance: 64.49 mi (103.79 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Upland

Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Population3,347
Coordinates39.8865000, -75.7743900
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Upland (-75.77439, 39.8865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.59 L · about $10.34
Round trip
$20.68
5.06 gal · 19.18 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.34 $20.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.64 $23.27
Premium $4.95 $12.53 $25.07
Diesel $5.98 $15.13 $30.26

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Upland. The current time is 08:35:34.

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.