How far is Hopewell, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Hopewell, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopewell and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopewell and Harrisburg.
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Start on the route
32 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Hopewell Road
1132 ft · 38 sec · Hopewell Road
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Turn sharp left onto Roneys Corner Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Roneys Corner Road
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Turn left onto West Lancaster Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on Kirkwood Pike
8.9 mi · 12 min · Kirkwood Pike
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Continue on South Lime Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Lime Street
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Turn left onto East State Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East State Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
2937 ft · 50 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on Beaver Valley Pike
6.9 mi · 10 min · Beaver Valley Pike
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Turn right onto Penn Grant Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Penn Grant Road
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Continue on Lampeter Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Lampeter Road
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Continue on Pitney Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitney Road
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Turn right onto Hempstead Road
2247 ft · 53 sec · Hempstead Road
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Turn right onto Greenfield Road
121 m · 8 sec · Greenfield Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West
1664 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 283 West: Harrisburg
28.6 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 283 North: Harrisburg
2776 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street
778 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
89 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto South 17th Street
2027 ft · 48 sec · South 17th Street
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Turn left onto Derry Street
1821 ft · 39 sec · Derry Street
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Turn right onto South 13th Street
2423 ft · 1 min · South 13th Street
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Turn left onto State Street
2510 ft · 55 sec · State Street
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Continue on Fisher Plaza
736 ft · 18 sec · Fisher Plaza
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Keep slight right to continue on North 7th Street
2412 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopewell and Harrisburg.
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.
PA 283 West
Keep slight left to continue on PA 283 West: Harrisburg
28.6 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Hopewell and Light Rain Likely near Harrisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hopewell to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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 Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Hopewell and 35.3 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Hopewell and Light Rain Likely near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near East Petersburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Petersburg.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopewell and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 57.24 mi (92.12 km).
#1 Hopewell
Borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 12,548 |
| Coordinates | 39.7792700, -76.0163400 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.34 | $10.58 | $21.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $11.63 | $23.27 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $12.71 | $25.43 |
| Diesel | $6.54 | $15.97 | $31.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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