How far is Jenks, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Jenks, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.7 miles (154 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jenks and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jenks and Harrisburg.
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Start on McMullian Hill Road
855 ft · 40 sec · McMullian Hill Road
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Turn left onto Jenks Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Jenks Road
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Turn straight
1932 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Tunkhannock Highway
11.8 mi · 20 min · Tunkhannock Highway
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Turn left onto Memorial Highway
9.7 mi · 16 min · Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
11.9 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
90.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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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
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: Harrisburg, Cameron Street
3014 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Cameron Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cameron Street
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Turn right onto Herr Street
1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
1377 ft · 47 sec · 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 Jenks and Harrisburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Memorial Highway
Continue straight
90.6 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Jenks 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 Jenks to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Mahanoy City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Jenks and 64.5 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.7 miles (154 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Jenks and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Mahanoy City
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 Mahanoy City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jenks and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 95.72 mi (154.04 km).
#1 Jenks
Township in Forest County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,384 |
| Coordinates | 41.4767400, -75.9760300 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| 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 (-76.884583, 40.273641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $4.09 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.93 | $41.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.54 | $45.08 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.21 | $54.42 |
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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