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 EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.18 mi
01h 29m
Flight
57.24 mi
92.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.24 mi
Kilometers
92.12 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.18 mi
Kilometers
111.34 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 7:17 AM EDT
Return by in Hopewell
Sun, Apr 19, 8:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopewell
2026-04-19T05:47
Arrive Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 7:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopewell
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
East Petersburg
PA

Borough in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Hopewell
33.9 mi
00h 44m
To Harrisburg
35.3 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph N
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 Hopewell and Harrisburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hopewell Road

    1132 ft · 38 sec · Hopewell Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Roneys Corner Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Roneys Corner Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Lancaster Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Lancaster Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Kirkwood Pike

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Kirkwood Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on South Lime Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Lime Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East State Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East State Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    2937 ft · 50 sec · West 4th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Beaver Valley Pike

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Beaver Valley Pike

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Penn Grant Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Penn Grant Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Lampeter Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Lampeter Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Pitney Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitney Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hempstead Road

    2247 ft · 53 sec · Hempstead Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Greenfield Road

    121 m · 8 sec · Greenfield Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West

    1664 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 283 West: Harrisburg

    28.6 mi · 34 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283 North: Harrisburg

    2776 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    778 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    89 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto South 17th Street

    2027 ft · 48 sec · South 17th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Derry Street

    1821 ft · 39 sec · Derry Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South 13th Street

    2423 ft · 1 min · South 13th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto State Street

    2510 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Fisher Plaza

    736 ft · 18 sec · Fisher Plaza

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on North 7th Street

    2412 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  29. 29

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 283 West
28.6 mi · 41%
Kirkwood Pike
8.88 mi · 13%
Beaver Valley Pike
6.94 mi · 10%
Lampeter Road
4.61 mi · 7%
US 30 West
3.73 mi · 5%
I 83 South
2.72 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
57.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Petersburg
00h 44m from Hopewell
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hopewell 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 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.97 one way or $19.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Petersburg

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

6 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Elizabethtown station

23 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

34 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopewell and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 57.24 mi (92.12 km).

Hopewell

#1 Hopewell

Borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania

Population12,548
Coordinates39.7792700, -76.0163400
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.016267, 39.779323)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.24 L · about $9.97
Round trip
$19.94
4.88 gal · 18.48 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.97 $19.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.22 $22.44
Premium $4.95 $12.09 $24.18
Diesel $5.98 $14.59 $29.18

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 Hopewell and Harrisburg. The current time is 05:47:48.

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.