How far is Mahanoy City, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Mahanoy City, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
68.48 mi
01h 10m
Flight
53.92 mi
86.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.92 mi
Kilometers
86.78 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.48 mi
Kilometers
110.2 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Tue, Jun 2, 10:25 AM EDT
Return by in Mahanoy City
Tue, Jun 2, 11:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mahanoy City
2026-06-02T09:14
Arrive Harrisburg
Tue, Jun 2, 10:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
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 Mahanoy City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pine Grove
PA

Human settlement

From Mahanoy City
32.9 mi
00h 35m
To Harrisburg
35.5 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph N
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mahanoy City and Harrisburg.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    822 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Spruce Street

    1852 ft · 39 sec · East Spruce Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Mahanoy City Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mahanoy City Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Morea Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Morea Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Industrial Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Industrial Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Altamont Boulevard

    1434 ft · 47 sec · Altamont Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Altamont Boulevard

    40 m · 4 sec · Altamont Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Lehigh Avenue

    702 ft · 17 sec · South Lehigh Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1968 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    56 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    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

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: Harrisburg, Cameron Street

    3014 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Cameron Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cameron Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Herr Street

    1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mahanoy City and Harrisburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Lehigh Avenue
56.5 mi · 82%
Morea Road
3.37 mi · 5%
North Cameron Street
1.77 mi · 3%
Mahanoy City Road
1.23 mi · 2%
Industrial Road
0.91 mi · 1%
US 22 East
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Lehigh Avenue

Merge slight left

56 mi · 01h 06m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Grove
00h 35m from Mahanoy City
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Mahanoy City and Sunny near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mahanoy City to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Pine Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Mahanoy City and 35.5 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.89 one way or $19.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Mahanoy City and Sunny near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Grove

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

49 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

50 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

53 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mahanoy City and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 53.92 mi (86.78 km).

Mahanoy City

#1 Mahanoy City

Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,928
Coordinates40.8125900, -76.1416000
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-76.14167, 40.812577)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.15 L · about $9.89
Round trip
$19.78
4.84 gal · 18.3 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.89 $19.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.13 $22.26
Premium $4.95 $11.99 $23.98
Diesel $5.98 $14.47 $28.94

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Mahanoy City and Harrisburg. The current time is 09:14:51.

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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.