How far is Mifflinburg, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Mifflinburg, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
56.51 mi
01h 08m
Flight
45.3 mi
72.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.3 mi
Kilometers
72.91 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.51 mi
Kilometers
90.94 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Mon, May 25, 1:20 PM EDT
Return by in Mifflinburg
Mon, May 25, 2:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mifflinburg
2026-05-25T12:11
Arrive Harrisburg
Mon, May 25, 1:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mifflinburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Liverpool
PA

Borough in northeastern Juniata County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Mifflinburg
28.2 mi
00h 34m
To Harrisburg
28.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mifflinburg and Harrisburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Street

    2600 ft · 49 sec · Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 10th Street

    9.2 mi · 16 min · South 10th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Wausau Road

    13.7 mi · 24 min · South Wausau Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Susquehanna Trail

    16.8 mi · 23 min · Susquehanna Trail

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, US 322 East: Harrisburg

    1533 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Benvenue Road

    15.4 mi · 23 min · Benvenue Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Herr Street

    1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mifflinburg 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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Susquehanna Trail
16.8 mi · 30%
Benvenue Road
15.4 mi · 27%
South Wausau Road
13.7 mi · 24%
South 10th Street
9.16 mi · 16%
Chestnut Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Herr Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Susquehanna Trail

Turn right onto Susquehanna Trail

16.8 mi · 00h 23m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
45.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Liverpool
00h 34m from Mifflinburg
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Mifflinburg and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mifflinburg to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Liverpool is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Mifflinburg and 28.3 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Mifflinburg and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Liverpool

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

48 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

50 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

57 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mifflinburg and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 45.3 mi (72.91 km).

Mifflinburg

#1 Mifflinburg

Borough in southern Union County, Pennsylvania

Population3,445
Coordinates40.9175800, -77.0477500
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Chestnut Street (-77.047772, 40.917606)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.55 L · about $8.13
Round trip
$16.26
3.98 gal · 15.1 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.13 $16.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.15 $18.30
Premium $4.95 $9.86 $19.72
Diesel $5.98 $11.90 $23.80

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Mifflinburg and Harrisburg. The current time is 12:11:25.

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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.