How far is Honesdale, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Honesdale, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
150.6 mi
02h 31m
Flight
123.72 mi
199.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.72 mi
Kilometers
199.11 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.6 mi
Kilometers
242.36 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Tue, Jun 2, 12:46 PM EDT
Return by in Honesdale
Tue, Jun 2, 3:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Honesdale
2026-06-02T10:14
Arrive Harrisburg
Tue, Jun 2, 12:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Honesdale
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
McAdoo
PA

Borough in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Honesdale
75.2 mi
01h 15m
To Harrisburg
75.4 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Park Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Park Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    11.3 mi · 21 min · Roosevelt Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    118.6 mi · 2 hr 19 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    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

  7. 7

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

    3014 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Cameron Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cameron Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Herr Street

    1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Honesdale 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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
119 mi · 79%
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
15.4 mi · 10%
Roosevelt Highway
11.3 mi · 8%
North Cameron Street
1.77 mi · 1%
I 81 South
1.25 mi · 1%
West Park Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

119 mi · 02h 19m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
123.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McAdoo
01h 15m from Honesdale
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Honesdale and Sunny near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

McAdoo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Honesdale and 75.4 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.74 one way or $43.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Honesdale and Sunny near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near McAdoo

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

31 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

39 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

63 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Lancaster station

98 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Honesdale and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 123.72 mi (199.11 km).

Honesdale

#1 Honesdale

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,298
Coordinates41.5767600, -75.2587900
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: West Park Street (-75.258813, 41.576809)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.12 L · about $21.74
Round trip
$43.48
10.64 gal · 40.24 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.74 $43.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.47 $48.93
Premium $4.95 $26.36 $52.71
Diesel $5.98 $31.81 $63.63

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Honesdale and Harrisburg. The current time is 10:14:25.

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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.