How far is Montoursville, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Montoursville, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
90.24 mi
01h 43m
Flight
67.77 mi
109.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.77 mi
Kilometers
109.07 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.24 mi
Kilometers
145.23 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Wed, Jun 3, 1:53 AM EDT
Return by in Montoursville
Wed, Jun 3, 3:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montoursville
2026-06-03T00:10
Arrive Harrisburg
Wed, Jun 3, 1:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montoursville
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
Selinsgrove
PA

Borough in eastern Snyder County, Pennsylvania

From Montoursville
45 mi
00h 51m
To Harrisburg
45.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spruce Street

    22 m · 5 sec · Spruce Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Montour Street North

    1323 ft · 39 sec · Montour Street North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Loyalsock Avenue

    2248 ft · 55 sec · North Loyalsock Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1716 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway

    21.2 mi · 24 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Continue on County Line Road

    694 ft · 11 sec · County Line Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    6.3 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, US 15 South: Harrisburg

    32.9 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

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

    1533 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Benvenue Road

    15.4 mi · 23 min · Benvenue Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Herr Street

    1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Susquehanna Beltway
33.2 mi · 37%
US 11 South
32.9 mi · 36%
Benvenue Road
15.4 mi · 17%
North Loyalsock Avenue
0.75 mi · 1%
Herr Street
0.31 mi
US 22 East
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
67.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Selinsgrove
00h 51m from Montoursville
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montoursville and Sunny near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Selinsgrove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Montoursville and 45.3 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montoursville and Sunny near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Selinsgrove

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

60 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

65 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

68 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

75 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montoursville and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 67.77 mi (109.07 km).

Montoursville

#1 Montoursville

Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

Population4,393
Coordinates41.2542500, -76.9205200
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Spruce Street (-76.920524, 41.254234)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.05 L · about $12.99
Round trip
$25.99
6.36 gal · 24.1 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.99 $25.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.62 $29.25
Premium $4.95 $15.75 $31.51
Diesel $5.98 $19.02 $38.03

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Montoursville and Harrisburg. The current time is 00:10:21.

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.