How far is Harrisburg, PA from Willow Street, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Willow Street, PA is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
43.92 mi
01h 05m
Flight
38.02 mi
61.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.02 mi
Kilometers
61.19 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.92 mi
Kilometers
70.69 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Willow Street
Sat, Apr 18, 7:18 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 8:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-18T06:13
Arrive Willow Street
Sat, Apr 18, 7:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Rheems
PA

Census designated place

From Harrisburg
21.9 mi
00h 32m
To Willow Street
22 mi
00h 32m

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
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Willow Street.

  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

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster

    797 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    28.6 mi · 33 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Fruitville Pike

    1525 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    90 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    87 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Fruitville Pike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fruitville Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on North Prince Street

    2.4 mi · 7 min · North Prince Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Willow Street Pike

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Willow Street Pike

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Kendig Road

    99 m · 16 sec · West Kendig Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Barbara Avenue

    1046 ft · 48 sec · Barbara Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Nolt Avenue

    48 m · 12 sec · Nolt Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Mylin Avenue

    905 ft · 45 sec · Mylin Avenue

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Willow Street Pike

    10 m · 3 sec · Willow Street Pike

  24. 24

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 283 East
28.7 mi · 65%
North 13th Street
3.52 mi · 8%
Willow Street Pike
3.15 mi · 7%
I 283 South
2.96 mi · 7%
North Prince Street
2.37 mi · 5%
Fruitville Pike
1.33 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

PA 283 East

Merge slight left

28.6 mi · 00h 33m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rheems
00h 32m from Harrisburg
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Partly Sunny near Willow Street.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Willow Street?

The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Rheems is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Harrisburg and 22 miles from Willow Street.

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

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.33 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rheems

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

4 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Middletown

15 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

24 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Willow Street. Straight-line distance: 38.02 mi (61.19 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Willow Street

#2 Willow Street

Census designated place

Population7,578
Coordinates39.9792700, -76.2763500
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Willow Street (-76.27635, 39.97927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.87 L · about $6.33
Round trip
$12.67
3.1 gal · 11.74 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.33 $12.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.13 $14.26
Premium $4.95 $7.68 $15.36
Diesel $5.98 $9.27 $18.54

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 Willow Street. The current time is 06:13:30.

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.