How far is Mohnton, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Mohnton, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 58 miles (93.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
58.07 mi
01h 03m
Flight
47.45 mi
76.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.45 mi
Kilometers
76.36 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.07 mi
Kilometers
93.45 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 12:11 PM EDT
Return by in Mohnton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mohnton
2026-04-19T11:07
Arrive Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 12:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mohnton
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
Cornwall
PA

Borough in southern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Mohnton
28.7 mi
00h 31m
To Harrisburg
29.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    1328 ft · 1 min · North Church Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Church Street

    2874 ft · 1 min · North Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fairmont Avenue

    2068 ft · 59 sec · Fairmont Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Old Lancaster Pike

    1727 ft · 1 min · Old Lancaster Pike

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Lancaster Pike

    1601 ft · 44 sec · Old Lancaster Pike

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Grings Hill Road

    105 m · 19 sec · Grings Hill Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward US 222 South

    1016 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver

    1843 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1518 ft · 39 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

    3107 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    38.9 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    1340 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    778 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    89 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South 17th Street

    2027 ft · 48 sec · South 17th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Derry Street

    1821 ft · 39 sec · Derry Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South 13th Street

    2423 ft · 1 min · South 13th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Street

    2510 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Fisher Plaza

    736 ft · 18 sec · Fisher Plaza

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on North 7th Street

    2412 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mohnton and Harrisburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
38.9 mi · 67%
US 222 South
6.94 mi · 12%
I 283
2.79 mi · 5%
I 83 South
2.72 mi · 5%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
North Church Street
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

38.9 mi · 00h 42m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
47.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cornwall
00h 31m from Mohnton
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Mohnton 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 Mohnton to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 58 miles (93.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Cornwall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Mohnton and 29.4 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.38 one way or $16.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Mohnton and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Cornwall

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

20 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

23 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

26 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Middletown

29 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mohnton and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 47.45 mi (76.36 km).

Mohnton

#1 Mohnton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,011
Coordinates40.2859300, -75.9843800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: North Church Street (-75.984509, 40.285905)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.76 L · about $8.38
Round trip
$16.75
4.1 gal · 15.52 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.38 $16.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.43 $18.86
Premium $4.95 $10.16 $20.31
Diesel $5.98 $12.26 $24.52

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mohnton and Harrisburg. The current time is 11:07:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.