How far is Harrisburg, PA from Weigelstown, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Weigelstown, PA is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Weigelstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Weigelstown.
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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
17.6 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 238: Emigsville
947 ft · 27 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Road
1090 ft · 24 sec · Church Road
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Continue on Farmtrail Road
797 ft · 20 sec · Farmtrail Road
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Turn left onto Church Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Road
78 m · 10 sec · Church Road
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Continue on Church Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Church Road
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Turn right onto Carlisle Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carlisle Road
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Turn right onto Fox Run Road
68 m · 10 sec · Fox Run Road
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Turn right onto Alta Vista Road
41 m · 8 sec · Alta Vista Road
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Turn right onto Alta Vista Road
53 m · 13 sec · Alta Vista Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alta Vista Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Weigelstown.
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
17.6 mi · 00h 21m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Weigelstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Weigelstown?
The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Valley Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Harrisburg and 13.4 miles from Weigelstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Chance Rain Showers near Weigelstown.
Stop Ideas Near Valley Green
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 Valley Green.
Middletown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Weigelstown. Straight-line distance: 20.3 mi (32.67 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Weigelstown
Census designated place
| Population | 12,875 |
| Coordinates | 39.9837100, -76.8224700 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Weigelstown (-76.82247, 39.98371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.71 | $9.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
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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