How far is Harrisburg, PA from Wormleysburg, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Wormleysburg, PA is about 2.5 miles (4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.49 mi
00h 06m
Flight
1.72 mi
2.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.72 mi
Kilometers
2.77 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.49 mi
Kilometers
4 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wormleysburg
Sat, May 2, 9:01 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Sat, May 2, 9:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-05-02T08:54
Arrive Wormleysburg
Sat, May 2, 9:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:06 AM to 7:06 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Harrisburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Fairview
PA

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
1.2 mi
00h 03m
To Wormleysburg
1.2 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    70 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North 2nd Street

    136 m · 23 sec · North 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Stella Street

    118 m · 13 sec · Stella Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Poplar Church Road

    2045 ft · 1 min · Poplar Church Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Yverdon Drive

    98 m · 20 sec · Yverdon Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Grandview Avenue

    5 m · 1 sec · Grandview Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grandview Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
520 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
0.86 mi · 35%
Forster Street
0.47 mi · 19%
North 7th Street
0.42 mi · 17%
Poplar Church Road
0.39 mi · 16%
North 2nd Street
0.08 mi · 3%
Stella Street
0.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

0.86 mi · 00h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
1.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Fairview
00h 03m from Harrisburg
Leave By
8:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Chance Rain Showers near Wormleysburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 2.5 miles (4 km) and usually takes 00h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Fairview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.2 miles from Harrisburg and 1.2 miles from Wormleysburg.

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

The direct path is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.37 one way or $0.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Harrisburg and Chance Rain Showers near Wormleysburg.

Stop Ideas Near West Fairview

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

4 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

18 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

29 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

40 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Wormleysburg. Straight-line distance: 1.72 mi (2.77 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Wormleysburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,062
Coordinates40.2628700, -76.9138600
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Wormleysburg (-76.91386, 40.26287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 4 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.09 gal
0.33 L · about $0.37
Round trip
$0.74
0.18 gal · 0.66 L
Estimated CO2
0.8 kg one way
Round trip: 1.6 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.37 $0.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.41 $0.83
Premium $4.95 $0.45 $0.89
Diesel $5.98 $0.54 $1.08

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Wormleysburg. The current time is 08:54:46.

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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.