How far is Middletown, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Middletown, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
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 Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Harrisburg.
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Start on Berwick Turnpike
11.9 mi · 21 min · Berwick Turnpike
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward US 220 South: Williamsport
2451 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Towanda Bypass
4.6 mi · 6 min · Towanda Bypass
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Keep slight right
48.5 mi · 55 min
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Continue on North Main Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp left
1397 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
12 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 · 38 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 Middletown and Harrisburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Towanda Bypass
Keep slight right
48.5 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Harrisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Muncy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.1 miles from Middletown and 71.4 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.06 one way or $46.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Muncy
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 Muncy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 114.66 mi (184.53 km).
#1 Middletown
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 344 |
| Coordinates | 41.9273000, -76.6988400 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| 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: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $4.37 | $23.06 | $46.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $25.34 | $50.69 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $27.70 | $55.41 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $34.65 | $69.31 |
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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