How far is Mount Pleasant, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Harrisburg.
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Start on Baltimore Pike
2167 ft · 41 sec · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on South Queen Street
1.2 mi · 4 min · South Queen Street
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Continue on Baltimore Pike
6.6 mi · 11 min · Baltimore Pike
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Take the exit right
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
28.9 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 11 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 Pleasant and Harrisburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Baltimore Pike
Merge slight left
28.9 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Pleasant to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
York Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Mount Pleasant and 23.7 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mount Pleasant and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near York Springs
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 York Springs.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 38.66 mi (62.21 km).
#1 Mount Pleasant
Borough in Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,186 |
| Coordinates | 39.7337100, -77.0755400 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.82 | $13.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.99 | $19.97 |
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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