How far is Lewisburg, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Lewisburg, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 62 miles (99.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
62.01 mi
01h 11m
Flight
47.73 mi
76.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.73 mi
Kilometers
76.82 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.01 mi
Kilometers
99.79 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 11:24 PM EDT
Return by in Lewisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 12:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewisburg
2026-04-18T22:13
Arrive Harrisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 11:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewisburg
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
Liverpool
PA

Borough in northeastern Juniata County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Lewisburg
30.9 mi
00h 35m
To Harrisburg
31 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    2611 ft · 2 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Derr Drive

    3237 ft · 1 min · South Derr Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Westbranch Highway

    11.6 mi · 19 min · Westbranch Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, US 15 South: Harrisburg

    32.9 mi · 45 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, US 322 East: Harrisburg

    1533 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Benvenue Road

    15.4 mi · 23 min · Benvenue Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Herr Street

    1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewisburg 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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 11 South
32.9 mi · 53%
Benvenue Road
15.4 mi · 25%
Westbranch Highway
11.6 mi · 19%
South Derr Drive
0.61 mi · 1%
Market Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Herr Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 11 South

Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, US 15 South: Harrisburg

32.9 mi · 00h 45m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Liverpool
00h 35m from Lewisburg
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lewisburg and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Lewisburg to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 62 miles (99.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Liverpool is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Lewisburg and 31 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lewisburg and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Liverpool

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

48 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

50 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

57 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewisburg and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 47.73 mi (76.82 km).

Lewisburg

#1 Lewisburg

Borough in Union County, Pennsylvania

Population5,687
Coordinates40.9645300, -76.8844100
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-76.88447, 40.964593)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.28 L · about $8.95
Round trip
$17.90
4.38 gal · 16.56 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.95 $17.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.07 $20.14
Premium $4.95 $10.85 $21.70
Diesel $5.98 $13.10 $26.19

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 Lewisburg and Harrisburg. The current time is 22:13:12.

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.