How far is Harrisburg, PA from West Manheim, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to West Manheim, PA is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
45.94 mi
01h 11m
Flight
38.12 mi
61.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.12 mi
Kilometers
61.35 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.94 mi
Kilometers
73.93 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Manheim
Thu, Apr 30, 11:56 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 30, 1:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-30T10:45
Arrive West Manheim
Thu, Apr 30, 11:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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

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
York Springs
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
23 mi
00h 35m
To West Manheim
23 mi
00h 35m

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
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and West Manheim.

  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

    10.6 mi · 16 min · North 32nd Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 94: Hanover, York Springs

    831 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    72 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Carlisle Pike

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Carlisle Pike

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carlisle Pike

    56 m · 4 sec · Carlisle Pike

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Carlisle Pike

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Carlisle Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Carlisle Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Carlisle Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Baltimore Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Baltimore Pike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Baltimore Pike

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Tracey Road

    12 m · 2 sec · Tracey Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tracey Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 32nd Street
19.6 mi · 43%
Carlisle Pike
13.4 mi · 29%
Baltimore Pike
4.17 mi · 9%
Baltimore Street
2.57 mi · 6%
Carlisle Street
2.12 mi · 5%
Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North 32nd Street

Continue on North 32nd Street

10.6 mi · 00h 16m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
38.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
York Springs
00h 35m from Harrisburg
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny near West Manheim.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to West Manheim?

The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

York Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Harrisburg and 23 miles from West Manheim.

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

The direct path is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.62 one way or $13.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny near West Manheim.

Stop Ideas Near York Springs

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

35 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

39 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

45 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

53 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and West Manheim. Straight-line distance: 38.12 mi (61.35 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
West Manheim

#2 West Manheim

Township in York County, Pennsylvania

Population9,063
Coordinates39.7226000, -76.9177600
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: West Manheim (-76.91776, 39.7226)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.14 L · about $6.62
Round trip
$13.24
3.24 gal · 12.28 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.62 $13.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.45 $14.90
Premium $4.95 $8.03 $16.05
Diesel $5.98 $9.69 $19.38

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 West Manheim. The current time is 10:45:32.

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.