How far is Jim Thorpe, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Jim Thorpe, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jim Thorpe and Harrisburg.
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Start on West 6th Street
41 m · 8 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Street
3094 ft · 1 min · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lehigh Avenue
1431 ft · 22 sec · Lehigh Avenue
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Continue on East Catawissa Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · East Catawissa Street
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Turn slight right onto Stock Street
5.2 mi · 9 min · Stock Street
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Continue on Hauto Highway
2.7 mi · 5 min · Hauto Highway
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Continue on Lafayette Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Avenue
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Continue on Mahanoy Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mahanoy Avenue
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Continue on Pine Creek Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Pine Creek Drive
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Continue on Barnesville Drive
3197 ft · 1 min · Barnesville Drive
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Continue on Barnesville Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Barnesville Drive
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Continue on Vulcan Hill Road
1 km · 1 min · Vulcan Hill Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
63.4 mi · 1 hr 14 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 Jim Thorpe and Harrisburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Vulcan Hill Road
Merge slight left
63.4 mi · 01h 14m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jim Thorpe to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Jim Thorpe and 44.1 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near East Franklin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jim Thorpe and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 73.39 mi (118.11 km).
#1 Jim Thorpe
Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,650 |
| Coordinates | 40.8759200, -75.7324100 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| 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: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.71 | $25.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.30 | $28.61 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.41 | $30.81 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.60 | $37.20 |
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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