How far is Montgomery, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Montgomery, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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 southwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Harrisburg.
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Start on West Houston Avenue
11 m · 4 sec · West Houston Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
128 m · 15 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Montgomery Street
538 ft · 13 sec · Montgomery Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Turn slight left
4.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp right
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 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 · 37 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 Montgomery and Harrisburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 11 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, US 15 South: Harrisburg
32.9 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Montgomery and Slight Chance Light Rain near Harrisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Herndon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Montgomery and 38.8 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62 miles (99.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Light Rain around Montgomery and Slight Chance Light Rain near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Herndon
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 Herndon.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Lewistown
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 61.96 mi (99.71 km).
#1 Montgomery
Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,502 |
| Coordinates | 41.1703600, -76.8769100 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $4.09 | $11.32 | $22.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.72 | $27.45 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.56 | $33.13 |
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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