How far is Harrisburg, PA from Woodlyn, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Woodlyn, PA is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
100.36 mi
02h 14m
Flight
86.38 mi
139.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.38 mi
Kilometers
139.01 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.36 mi
Kilometers
161.51 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodlyn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-23T02:03
Arrive Woodlyn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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
Adamstown
PA

Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands

From Harrisburg
50.1 mi
01h 07m
To Woodlyn
50.3 mi
01h 07m

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
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester

    2289 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown

    3108 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Pottstown Pike

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Newtown Square

    547 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Chester Pike

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Chester Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chester Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Middletown Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Middletown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South New Middletown Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South New Middletown Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Edgmont Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Edgmont Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East 22nd Street

    3276 ft · 1 min · East 22nd Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto MacDade Boulevard

    1356 ft · 25 sec · MacDade Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Macdade Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Macdade Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Fairview Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Fairview Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Haverford Road

    1098 ft · 51 sec · Haverford Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Morris Avenue

    36 m · 5 sec · South Morris Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Morris Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
64.1 mi · 64%
Pottstown Pike
8.66 mi · 9%
Middletown Road
5.84 mi · 6%
North 13th Street
3.52 mi · 4%
West Chester Pike
3.39 mi · 3%
I 283 South
3.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

64.1 mi · 01h 09m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamstown
01h 07m from Harrisburg
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Mostly Clear near Woodlyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Harrisburg and 50.3 miles from Woodlyn.

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

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.46 one way or $28.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisburg and Mostly Clear near Woodlyn.

Stop Ideas Near Adamstown

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

30 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

33 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Coatesville

35 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

40 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Woodlyn. Straight-line distance: 86.38 mi (139.01 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Woodlyn

Census designated place

Population9,485
Coordinates39.8723300, -75.3371300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Woodlyn (-75.33713, 39.87233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.54 gal
13.41 L · about $14.46
Round trip
$28.93
7.08 gal · 26.82 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 62.9 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.46 $28.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.28 $32.56
Premium $4.95 $17.54 $35.07
Diesel $5.98 $21.17 $42.34

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 Woodlyn. The current time is 02:03:51.

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.