How far is Mount Oliver, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Mount Oliver, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 205.3 miles (330.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Oliver and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Oliver and Harrisburg.
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Start on Hays Avenue
36 m · 6 sec · Hays Avenue
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Turn right onto Brownsville Road
1202 ft · 26 sec · Brownsville Road
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Continue on South 18th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 18th Street
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Turn right onto Mission Street
2073 ft · 1 min · Mission Street
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Turn left onto Barry Street
736 ft · 21 sec · Barry Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Josephine Street
24 m · 8 sec · Josephine Street
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Turn left onto South 27th Street
644 ft · 28 sec · South 27th Street
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Turn right onto Jane Street
74 m · 16 sec · Jane Street
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Turn left onto South 28th Street
1425 ft · 1 min · South 28th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Water Street
141 m · 21 sec · South Water Street
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Turn left onto Hot Metal Street
1669 ft · 1 min · Hot Metal Street
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Turn left onto Second Avenue
600 ft · 17 sec · Second Avenue
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Turn right onto Bates Street
60 m · 3 sec · Bates Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
1345 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.4 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
180.4 mi · 3 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harrisburg
2646 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg
1473 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass
63 m · 4 sec · Taylor Bridge Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass
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Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
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Continue on Forster Street
2847 ft · 1 min · Forster Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
2053 ft · 1 min · 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 Mount Oliver and Harrisburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
180 mi · 03h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Oliver 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 Mount Oliver to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 205.3 miles (330.4 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Napier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.8 miles from Mount Oliver and 103.5 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.58 one way or $59.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mount Oliver and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Napier
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 Napier.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Oliver and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 163.71 mi (263.46 km).
#1 Mount Oliver
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,257 |
| Coordinates | 40.4142400, -79.9878300 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| 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 (-76.884583, 40.273641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $29.58 | $59.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.30 | $66.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $35.87 | $71.73 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $43.30 | $86.59 |
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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