How far is Harrisburg, PA from Valley Green, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Valley Green, PA is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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Halfway Point
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Chance Rain Showers
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Valley Green.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Valley Green.
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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 right to continue on Walnut Street
2993 ft · 2 min · Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Front Street
2445 ft · 1 min · North Front Street
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Continue on I 83: York
1285 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 83 South: York
1811 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: York, Baltimore
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 262: Fishing Creek
859 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Fishing Creek Road
1917 ft · 43 sec · Fishing Creek Road
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Turn right onto Old York Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old York Road
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Continue on Old Trail Road
1963 ft · 40 sec · Old Trail Road
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Turn left onto Red Mill Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Red Mill Road
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Turn left onto Yocumtown Road
661 ft · 15 sec · Yocumtown Road
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Turn right onto Killinger Road
628 ft · 32 sec · Killinger Road
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Turn left onto Hemlock Lane
2151 ft · 2 min · Hemlock Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eden Road
130 m · 19 sec · Eden Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Eden Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Valley Green.
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.
I 83 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: York, Baltimore
5.39 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Valley Green.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Valley Green?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Harrisburg and 6.1 miles from Valley Green.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Valley Green.
Stop Ideas Near New Cumberland
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 New Cumberland.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Valley Green. Straight-line distance: 9.38 mi (15.1 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Valley Green
Census designated place
| Population | 3,429 |
| Coordinates | 40.1573100, -76.7927500 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valley Green (-76.79275, 40.15731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.76 | $3.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
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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