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

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to West Wyomissing, PA is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (76 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
58.54 mi
01h 14m
Flight
47.22 mi
76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.22 mi
Kilometers
76 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.54 mi
Kilometers
94.21 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Wyomissing
Sun, Apr 19, 3:08 PM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 4:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-19T13:53
Arrive West Wyomissing
Sun, Apr 19, 3:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Cornwall
PA

Borough in southern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Harrisburg
29.2 mi
00h 37m
To West Wyomissing
29.3 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2223 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Fisher Plaza

    820 ft · 20 sec · Fisher Plaza

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on State Street

    2769 ft · 1 min · State Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North 13th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North 13th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster

    2242 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    38.7 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata

    1054 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 724: Sinking Spring

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 724 East: Shillington

    134 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Shillington Road

    787 ft · 27 sec · Shillington Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Wyomissing Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Wyomissing Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Garfield Avenue

    846 ft · 37 sec · Garfield Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Garfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
38.7 mi · 66%
US 222 North
8.76 mi · 15%
North 13th Street
3.52 mi · 6%
I 283 South
3.13 mi · 5%
West Wyomissing Boulevard
0.81 mi · 1%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

38.7 mi · 00h 42m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cornwall
00h 37m from Harrisburg
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Rain Showers near West Wyomissing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Cornwall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Harrisburg and 29.3 miles from West Wyomissing.

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

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (76 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Rain Showers near West Wyomissing.

Stop Ideas Near Cornwall

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

20 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

23 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

26 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Middletown

29 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and West Wyomissing. Straight-line distance: 47.22 mi (76 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Wyomissing

Census designated place

Population3,407
Coordinates40.3245400, -75.9907700
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: West Wyomissing (-75.99077, 40.32454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.82 L · about $8.46
Round trip
$16.92
4.14 gal · 15.64 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.46 $16.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.52 $19.04
Premium $4.95 $10.25 $20.51
Diesel $5.98 $12.38 $24.76

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and West Wyomissing. The current time is 13:53:13.

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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.