How far is Harrisburg, PA from Winfield, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Winfield, PA is about 56.5 miles (91 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
56.56 mi
01h 23m
Flight
43.94 mi
70.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.94 mi
Kilometers
70.71 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.56 mi
Kilometers
91.03 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-23T01:55
Arrive Winfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Liverpool
PA

Borough in northeastern Juniata County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Harrisburg
28.3 mi
00h 41m
To Winfield
28.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Street

    27 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North 7th Street

    25 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street

    2757 ft · 2 min · North 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maclay Street

    2176 ft · 55 sec · Maclay Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Cameron Street

    14.3 mi · 21 min · North Cameron Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Selinsgrove, Williamsport

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Trail

    28.4 mi · 39 min · Susquehanna Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on Selinsgrove Bypass

    12 mi · 20 min · Selinsgrove Bypass

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    856 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Susquehanna Trail
28.4 mi · 50%
North Cameron Street
14.3 mi · 25%
Selinsgrove Bypass
12.1 mi · 21%
US 11 North
0.68 mi · 1%
North 7th Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Maclay Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Susquehanna Trail

Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Trail

28.4 mi · 00h 39m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Liverpool
00h 41m from Harrisburg
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Sunny near Winfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.5 miles (91 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Liverpool is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Harrisburg and 28.3 miles from Winfield.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisburg and Sunny near Winfield.

Stop Ideas Near Liverpool

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

48 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

50 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

57 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Winfield. Straight-line distance: 43.94 mi (70.71 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

Census-designated place in Union County, Pennsylvania

Population3,348
Coordinates40.9092500, -76.8552400
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Winfield (-76.85524, 40.90925)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.56 L · about $8.17
Round trip
$16.34
4 gal · 15.12 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.17 $16.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.20 $18.40
Premium $4.95 $9.91 $19.82
Diesel $5.98 $11.96 $23.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Winfield. The current time is 01:55:23.

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.