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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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 3 toward North 7th Street
64 m · 7 sec · North 7th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street
2223 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street
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Continue on Fisher Plaza
820 ft · 20 sec · Fisher Plaza
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Keep slight left to continue on State Street
2769 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Turn right onto North 13th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North 13th Street
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Turn left
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster
797 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
28.9 mi · 34 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 340
603 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
79 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Old Philadelphia Pike
7.4 mi · 13 min · Old Philadelphia Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Newport Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Newport Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
5.2 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Octorara Trail
1.4 mi · 3 min · Octorara Trail
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Continue on North Church Street
3243 ft · 1 min · North Church Street
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Turn left onto East 1st Avenue
1806 ft · 1 min · East 1st Avenue
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Continue on Valley Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Valley Road
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Turn straight onto Strasburg Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Strasburg Road
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Turn right onto Doe Run Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Doe Run Road
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Turn right onto Newark Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Newark Road
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Turn right onto Clonmell Upland Road
6 m · 1 sec · Clonmell Upland Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Petersburg.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Upland. Straight-line distance: 64.49 mi (103.79 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Upland
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,347 |
| Coordinates | 39.8865000, -75.7743900 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upland (-75.77439, 39.8865)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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