How far is Harrisburg, PA from Williams, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Williams, PA is about 125 miles (201.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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
124.93 mi
02h 44m
Flight
104.35 mi
167.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.35 mi
Kilometers
167.93 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.93 mi
Kilometers
201.06 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williams
Sat, Apr 18, 3:16 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-18T00:31
Arrive Williams
Sat, Apr 18, 3:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
62.4 mi
01h 22m
To Williams
62.6 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    90.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Bedford

    51 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Business 220

    1435 ft · 40 sec · Business 220

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Weber Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

    1421 ft · 52 sec · Country Ridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Hyndman Road

    14.4 mi · 25 min · Hyndman Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    1243 ft · 25 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Center Street

    600 ft · 17 sec · Center Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 3004

    155 m · 18 sec · State Route 3004

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Church Street

    3110 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Gooseberry Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Gooseberry Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Fairhope Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Fairhope Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairhope Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
90.9 mi · 73%
Hyndman Road
14.4 mi · 11%
Lincoln Highway
5.15 mi · 4%
North 32nd Street
4.04 mi · 3%
Gooseberry Road
2.16 mi · 2%
Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

90.9 mi · 01h 40m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
104.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
01h 22m from Harrisburg
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Williams.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125 miles (201.1 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Harrisburg and 62.6 miles from Williams.

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

The direct path is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.02 one way or $36.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Williams.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Williams. Straight-line distance: 104.35 mi (167.93 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Williams

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population6,115
Coordinates39.8306400, -78.7705700
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Williams (-78.77057, 39.83064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.69 L · about $18.02
Round trip
$36.04
8.82 gal · 33.38 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.02 $36.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.28 $40.56
Premium $4.95 $21.85 $43.69
Diesel $5.98 $26.37 $52.74

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Williams. The current time is 00:31:14.

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.