How far is Lower Allen, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Lower Allen, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lower Allen and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lower Allen and Harrisburg.
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Start on Center Drive
1886 ft · 1 min · Center Drive
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Turn right onto Lowther Road
2146 ft · 45 sec · Lowther Road
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Continue on Lowther Street
3056 ft · 1 min · Lowther Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
2380 ft · 1 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn slight right
57 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Market Street
1841 ft · 33 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Market Street Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street Bridge
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Turn left onto North 5th Street
531 ft · 25 sec · North 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Walnut Street
73 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Commonwealth Avenue
1712 ft · 1 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Turn right onto Forster Street
734 ft · 22 sec · Forster Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
2053 ft · 1 min · 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 Lower Allen and Harrisburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Market Street Bridge
Turn right onto Market Street Bridge
1.14 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lower Allen 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 Lower Allen to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lemoyne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from Lower Allen and 3.4 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.82 one way or $1.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lower Allen and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Lemoyne
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 Lemoyne.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lower Allen and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 3.37 mi (5.43 km).
#1 Lower Allen
Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 20,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.2264800, -76.9005300 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| 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: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.82 | $1.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.92 | $1.84 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.99 | $1.98 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.20 | $2.39 |
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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