How far is Middletown, PA from Selinsgrove, PA?
The driving distance from Middletown, PA to Selinsgrove, PA is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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.
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 01h 25m.
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 eastern Perry County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Selinsgrove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Selinsgrove.
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Start on East Main Street
15 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on West Harrisburg Pike
141 m · 13 sec · West Harrisburg Pike
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Continue on West Main Street
2040 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Harrisburg Pike
1 mi · 2 min · West Harrisburg Pike
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Take the ramp right toward Harrisburg, Lancaster
2082 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airport Connector
1.2 mi · 2 min · Airport Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 283 West: Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 283 North: Harrisburg
2776 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322
1258 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
1402 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College
2.4 mi · 3 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 right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College
13 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Selinsgrove, Williamsport
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Trail
28.4 mi · 39 min · Susquehanna Trail
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Continue on Selinsgrove Bypass
1.1 mi · 2 min · Selinsgrove Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 35 South: Selinsgrove
3212 ft · 2 min
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Continue straight
673 ft · 13 sec
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Turn right onto South Market Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Selinsgrove.
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.
Susquehanna Trail
Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Trail
28.4 mi · 00h 39m
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 Cloudy near Selinsgrove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Selinsgrove?
The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
New Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Middletown and 29.6 miles from Selinsgrove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.33 one way or $18.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middletown and Mostly Cloudy near Selinsgrove.
Stop Ideas Near New Buffalo
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 New Buffalo.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Selinsgrove. Straight-line distance: 41.97 mi (67.54 km).
#1 Middletown
Situated in Dauphin County along the eastern bank of the Susquehanna River, this borough sits at an elevation of approximately 361 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1998100, -76.7310800 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Selinsgrove
Borough in eastern Snyder County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,913 |
| Coordinates | 40.7989700, -76.8621900 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Selinsgrove (-76.86219, 40.79897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $4.46 | $9.33 | $18.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $10.29 | $20.59 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $11.09 | $22.17 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
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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