How far is Kutztown, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Kutztown, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
69.89 mi
01h 14m
Flight
60.63 mi
97.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.63 mi
Kilometers
97.58 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.89 mi
Kilometers
112.48 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Mon, May 25, 12:04 AM EDT
Return by in Kutztown
Mon, May 25, 1:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kutztown
2026-05-24T22:50
Arrive Harrisburg
Mon, May 25, 12:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kutztown
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
Hamlin
PA

Human settlement in United States of America

From Kutztown
34.9 mi
00h 37m
To Harrisburg
35 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    704 ft · 21 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Constitution Boulevard

    560 ft · 9 sec · Constitution Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Greenwich Street

    2698 ft · 45 sec · Greenwich Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Krumsville Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Krumsville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Krumsville Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Krumsville Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    31.9 mi · 37 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    20.8 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    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

  12. 12

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

    3014 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Cameron Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cameron Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Herr Street

    1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kutztown 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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
31.9 mi · 46%
I 81 South
21.5 mi · 31%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 11%
Krumsville Road
4.77 mi · 7%
North Cameron Street
1.77 mi · 3%
US 22 East
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

31.9 mi · 00h 37m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamlin
00h 37m from Kutztown
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Kutztown and Rain Showers Likely near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Hamlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Kutztown and 35 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.09 one way or $20.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Kutztown and Rain Showers Likely near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Hamlin

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

39 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Middletown

41 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

44 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kutztown and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 60.63 mi (97.58 km).

Kutztown

#1 Kutztown

City in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,070
Coordinates40.5173200, -75.7774200
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-75.777366, 40.517294)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
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 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.34 L · about $10.09
Round trip
$20.18
4.94 gal · 18.68 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.09 $20.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.36 $22.72
Premium $4.95 $12.24 $24.47
Diesel $5.98 $14.77 $29.54

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Kutztown and Harrisburg. The current time is 22:50:46.

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.