How far is Hokendauqua, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Hokendauqua, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
84.77 mi
01h 34m
Flight
78 mi
125.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78 mi
Kilometers
125.53 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.77 mi
Kilometers
136.42 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:37 AM EDT
Return by in Hokendauqua
Sun, Apr 19, 8:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hokendauqua
2026-04-19T05:02
Arrive Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hokendauqua
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
Bernville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Hokendauqua
42.4 mi
00h 47m
To Harrisburg
42.3 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    1559 ft · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lehigh Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Lehigh Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto MacArthur Road

    2 mi · 4 min · MacArthur Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Harrisburg

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.8 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

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

    3014 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Cameron Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cameron Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Herr Street

    1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 51%
I 81 South
21.5 mi · 25%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 9%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
6.17 mi · 7%
MacArthur Road
2.03 mi · 2%
North Cameron Street
1.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

43.1 mi · 00h 52m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
78 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bernville
00h 47m from Hokendauqua
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hokendauqua and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Bernville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Hokendauqua and 42.3 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 78 miles (125.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.22 one way or $24.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bernville

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

45 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

49 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

53 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

55 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hokendauqua and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 78 mi (125.53 km).

Hokendauqua

#1 Hokendauqua

Census designated place in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Population3,378
Coordinates40.6620400, -75.4910200
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: North 3rd Street (-75.490995, 40.662041)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.32 L · about $12.22
Round trip
$24.43
5.98 gal · 22.64 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.22 $24.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.75 $27.50
Premium $4.95 $14.81 $29.62
Diesel $5.98 $17.88 $35.76

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 Hokendauqua and Harrisburg. The current time is 05:02:05.

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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.