How far is Lancaster, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lancaster and Harrisburg is 34.64 miles (55.75 km).

Flight distance from Lancaster, PA to Harrisburg, PA is 34.64 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is: 40.14 miles (64.6 km) by car.

Driving from Lancaster to Harrisburg will take approximately 00 hours 48 minutes.

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#1 Lancaster

City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population 17106
GPS Coordinates 40°2'16"N 76°18'20"W
Latitude 40.0378800
Longitude -76.3055100
Altitude 110
Country United States
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#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania. It is located on the Susquehanna River in the central part of the state. Harrisburg is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the State Capitol Building and the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra.

Population 49322
GPS Coordinates 40°16'25"N 76°53'4"W
Latitude 40.2737000
Longitude -76.8844200
Altitude 101
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Lancaster and Harrisburg

The distance between Lancaster and Harrisburg is 65 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 43 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Lancaster and Harrisburg. The current time is 10:20:29.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 20 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 00 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 48 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 34 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 32 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 30 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.36 liters (1.42 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lancaster and Harrisburg.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lancaster to Harrisburg is $5.27 (diesel $6.75).

Pennsylvania gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.72 $4.12 $4.44 $4.77
Total $5.27 $5.84 $6.29 $6.75

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lancaster and Harrisburg (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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