How far is Marple, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Marple, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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 44m.
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.
Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marple and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marple and Harrisburg.
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Start on Hearth Road
137 m · 21 sec · Hearth Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pennview Avenue
1551 ft · 1 min · Pennview Avenue
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Turn left onto Media Line Road
25 m · 6 sec · Media Line Road
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Turn right onto Valley View Lane
1494 ft · 1 min · Valley View Lane
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Turn left onto West Chester Pike
1.4 km · 2 min · West Chester Pike
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Turn right onto Newtown Street Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Newtown Street Road
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Continue on Darby Paoli Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Darby Paoli Road
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Turn left onto Darby Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Darby Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lancaster Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · East Lancaster Avenue
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Turn right onto South Morehall Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Morehall Road
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Continue on North Morehall Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road
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Take the ramp right toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
72.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
1340 ft · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street
778 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
89 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto South 17th Street
2027 ft · 48 sec · South 17th Street
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Turn left onto Derry Street
1821 ft · 39 sec · Derry Street
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Turn right onto South 13th Street
2423 ft · 1 min · South 13th Street
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Turn left onto State Street
2510 ft · 55 sec · State Street
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Continue on Fisher Plaza
736 ft · 18 sec · Fisher Plaza
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Keep slight right to continue on North 7th Street
2412 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 Marple 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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
72.1 mi · 01h 17m
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 Marple 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 Marple to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Marple and 47.5 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.52 one way or $27.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Marple and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Adamstown
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 Adamstown.
Lancaster station
Parkesburg
Coatesville
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marple and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 82.15 mi (132.2 km).
#1 Marple
Public school in Newtown Square, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 23,960 |
| Coordinates | 39.9776100, -75.3785300 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| 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: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.52 | $27.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.22 | $30.45 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.40 | $32.80 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.79 | $39.59 |
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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