How far is Minersville, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Minersville, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
52.67 mi
01h 00m
Flight
43.58 mi
70.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.58 mi
Kilometers
70.14 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.67 mi
Kilometers
84.77 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM EDT
Return by in Minersville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minersville
2026-04-23T00:27
Arrive Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minersville
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
East Hanover
PA

Township in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Minersville
28.6 mi
00h 30m
To Harrisburg
24 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Street

    36 m · 7 sec · South Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    78 m · 16 sec · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sunbury Street

    2421 ft · 37 sec · Sunbury Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Sunbury Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1114 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    48.3 mi · 57 min

  7. 7

    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

  8. 8

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

    3014 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Cameron Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cameron Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Herr Street

    1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Minersville 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunbury Road
53.6 mi · 102%
North Cameron Street
1.77 mi · 3%
US 22 East
0.84 mi · 2%
Sunbury Street
0.46 mi · 1%
Herr Street
0.31 mi · 1%
North 7th Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Sunbury Road

Merge slight left

48.3 mi · 00h 57m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
43.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hanover
00h 30m from Minersville
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Minersville and Sunny near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

East Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Minersville and 24 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.60 one way or $15.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Minersville and Sunny near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near East Hanover

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

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

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Middletown

26 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

28 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

29 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

33 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minersville and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 43.58 mi (70.14 km).

Minersville

#1 Minersville

Town of the United States

Population4,258
Coordinates40.6906500, -76.2621700
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: South Street (-76.262186, 40.690613)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.04 L · about $7.60
Round trip
$15.20
3.72 gal · 14.08 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.60 $15.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.55 $17.11
Premium $4.95 $9.21 $18.43
Diesel $5.98 $11.12 $22.25

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Minersville and Harrisburg. The current time is 00:27:00.

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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.