How far is Harrisburg, PA from Wallace, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Wallace, PA is about 193.5 miles (311.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
193.51 mi
03h 52m
Flight
162.36 mi
261.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.36 mi
Kilometers
261.3 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.51 mi
Kilometers
311.42 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wallace
Thu, Apr 30, 7:33 PM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 30, 11:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-30T15:40
Arrive Wallace
Thu, Apr 30, 7:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrisburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bedford
PA

Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States

From Harrisburg
96.6 mi
01h 56m
To Wallace
96.9 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1917 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    129 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Forster Street

    2489 ft · 1 min · Forster Street

  6. 6

    Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

    1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Cumberland Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cumberland Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on North 32nd Street

    4 mi · 7 min · North 32nd Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    1855 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1015 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    161.6 mi · 2 hr 58 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 31: Mt. Pleasant, West Newton

    1432 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Rainbow Run Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Rainbow Run Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Bunola River Road

    2193 ft · 48 sec · Bunola River Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bunola Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Bunola Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Bunola River Road

    820 ft · 17 sec · Bunola River Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Fisher Lane

    61 m · 15 sec · Fisher Lane

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fisher Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
162 mi · 84%
I 70 West
6.61 mi · 3%
East Main Street
4.82 mi · 2%
North 32nd Street
4.04 mi · 2%
Rainbow Run Road
4.01 mi · 2%
Bunola Road
3.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

162 mi · 02h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
162.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
01h 56m from Harrisburg
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wallace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.5 miles (311.4 km) and usually takes 03h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Harrisburg and 96.9 miles from Wallace.

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

The direct path is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.91 one way or $55.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Harrisburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wallace.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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

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

BUS

Cumberland, MD

45 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

46 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

47 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Johnstown

50 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Wallace. Straight-line distance: 162.36 mi (261.3 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Wallace

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population3,688
Coordinates40.2322900, -79.9631100
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Wallace (-79.96311, 40.23229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.83 gal
25.85 L · about $27.91
Round trip
$55.81
13.66 gal · 51.7 L
Estimated CO2
60.7 kg one way
Round trip: 121.4 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $27.91 $55.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.41 $62.82
Premium $4.95 $33.84 $67.67
Diesel $5.98 $40.84 $81.69

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Wallace. The current time is 15:40:24.

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.