How far is Harrisburg, PA from Wyncote, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Wyncote, PA is about 106.3 miles (171 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
106.27 mi
02h 05m
Flight
92.45 mi
148.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.45 mi
Kilometers
148.78 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.27 mi
Kilometers
171.03 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wyncote
Sun, Apr 19, 11:48 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 1:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-19T09:42
Arrive Wyncote
Sun, Apr 19, 11:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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

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
Terre Hill
PA

Borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
53.1 mi
01h 02m
To Wyncote
53.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    90.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309: Philadelphia, Ambler

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 309 South: Philadelphia, Fort Washington

    1043 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto PA 309 South: Philadelphia

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Fort Washington Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Fort Washington Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Fort Washington Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fort Washington Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Limekiln Pike

    157 m · 21 sec · Limekiln Pike

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Greenwood Avenue

    118 m · 15 sec · Greenwood Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Rices Mill Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Rices Mill Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Waverly Road

    40 m · 6 sec · Waverly Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Waverly Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
90.7 mi · 85%
Fort Washington Expressway
3.65 mi · 3%
North 13th Street
3.52 mi · 3%
I 283 South
3.13 mi · 3%
Rices Mill Road
1.01 mi · 1%
Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

90.7 mi · 01h 37m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
92.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terre Hill
01h 02m from Harrisburg
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Rain Showers near Wyncote.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Terre Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Harrisburg and 53.3 miles from Wyncote.

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

The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.32 one way or $30.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Rain Showers near Wyncote.

Stop Ideas Near Terre Hill

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

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

RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Lancaster station

25 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

27 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

34 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Wyncote. Straight-line distance: 92.45 mi (148.78 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Wyncote

Census designated place

Population3,044
Coordinates40.0945500, -75.1487900
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Wyncote (-75.14879, 40.09455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.2 L · about $15.32
Round trip
$30.65
7.5 gal · 28.4 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.32 $30.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.25 $34.49
Premium $4.95 $18.58 $37.16
Diesel $5.98 $22.43 $44.85

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Wyncote. The current time is 09:42:46.

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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.