How far is Hazleton, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Hazleton, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.28 mi
01h 22m
Flight
67.2 mi
108.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.2 mi
Kilometers
108.14 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.28 mi
Kilometers
129.2 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Sun, May 3, 9:51 AM EDT
Return by in Hazleton
Sun, May 3, 11:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazleton
2026-05-03T08:28
Arrive Harrisburg
Sun, May 3, 9:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hazleton
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
East Franklin
PA

Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

From Hazleton
40.1 mi
00h 41m
To Harrisburg
40.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
31°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lee Court

    24 m · 11 sec · North Lee Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Magnolia Street

    66 m · 15 sec · West Magnolia Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Arthur Gardner Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Arthur Gardner Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward Beltway

    1390 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    73.4 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College

    1437 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: Harrisburg, Cameron Street

    3014 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Cameron Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cameron Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Herr Street

    1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beltway
73.7 mi · 92%
North Church Street
2.18 mi · 3%
North Cameron Street
1.77 mi · 2%
Arthur Gardner Highway
1.15 mi · 1%
US 22 East
0.84 mi · 1%
Herr Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Beltway

Merge slight left

73.4 mi · 01h 26m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
67.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Franklin
00h 41m from Hazleton
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost leaving Hazleton and Areas Of Frost near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

East Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Hazleton and 40.2 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.56 one way or $23.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Hazleton and Areas Of Frost near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near East Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

54 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

55 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

55 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazleton and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 67.2 mi (108.14 km).

Hazleton

#1 Hazleton

City in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population24,809
Coordinates40.9584200, -75.9746500
Altitude505
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lee Court (-75.974415, 40.958354)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.72 L · about $11.56
Round trip
$23.13
5.66 gal · 21.44 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.56 $23.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.02 $26.03
Premium $4.95 $14.02 $28.04
Diesel $5.98 $16.92 $33.85

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazleton and Harrisburg. The current time is 08:28:54.

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.