How far is Lock Haven, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Lock Haven, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 108.7 miles (175 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in northeastern Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lock Haven and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lock Haven and Harrisburg.
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Start on Mill Street
90 m · 18 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto East Church Street
1270 ft · 28 sec · East Church Street
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Turn right onto North Jay Street
104 m · 12 sec · North Jay Street
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Continue on Paul Mack Boulevard
2036 ft · 45 sec · Paul Mack Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 220 South: Milesburg, State College
1885 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Appalachian Throughway
7.1 mi · 9 min · Appalachian Throughway
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Take the exit left
1950 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
33.2 mi · 36 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right
783 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 147 South: Milton
2968 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 14 min
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Continue on County Line Road
694 ft · 11 sec · County Line Road
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Turn right
6.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, US 15 South: Harrisburg
32.9 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, US 322 East: Harrisburg
1533 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Benvenue Road
15.4 mi · 23 min · Benvenue Road
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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 Lock Haven and Harrisburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
33.2 mi · 00h 36m
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 leaving Lock Haven 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 Lock Haven to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 108.7 miles (175 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Shamokin Dam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Lock Haven and 53.9 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lock Haven and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Shamokin Dam
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 Shamokin Dam.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Lewistown
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lock Haven and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 66.53 mi (107.07 km).
#1 Lock Haven
City in Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,694 |
| Coordinates | 41.1370100, -77.4469300 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| 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: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $15.69 | $31.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.66 | $35.32 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.02 | $38.05 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.96 | $45.93 |
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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