How far is Macungie, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Macungie, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 79.5 miles (128 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macungie and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macungie and Harrisburg.
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Start on the route
74 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
26 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Weilers Road
1689 ft · 41 sec · Weilers Road
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Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard
3 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Schantz Road
13 m · 1 sec · Schantz Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Schantz Road
66 m · 8 sec · Schantz Road
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Turn left onto Independent Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Independent Road
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Continue on Golden Key Road
875 ft · 29 sec · Golden Key Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
36.7 mi · 43 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
20.8 mi · 25 min
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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
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: Harrisburg, Cameron Street
3014 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Cameron Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cameron Street
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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 Macungie and Harrisburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
William Penn Highway
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
36.7 mi · 00h 43m
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 Macungie 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 Macungie to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 79.5 miles (128 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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 39.7 miles from Macungie and 39.8 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.48 one way or $22.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Macungie and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Hamlin
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 Hamlin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macungie and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 71.92 mi (115.74 km).
#1 Macungie
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,183 |
| Coordinates | 40.5159300, -75.5551900 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.92 | $25.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.92 | $27.84 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.80 | $33.61 |
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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