How far is Myerstown, PA from Harristown, PA?

The driving distance from Myerstown, PA to Harristown, PA is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
74.72 mi
01h 48m
Flight
58.55 mi
94.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.55 mi
Kilometers
94.23 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.72 mi
Kilometers
120.25 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harristown
Thu, Jun 11, 12:19 PM EDT
Return by in Myerstown
Thu, Jun 11, 2:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myerstown
2026-06-11T10:31
Arrive Harristown
Thu, Jun 11, 12:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Myerstown
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
Royalton
PA

Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From Myerstown
37.3 mi
00h 54m
To Harristown
37.4 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Myerstown and Harristown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Myerstown and Harristown.

  1. 1

    Start on Goodyear Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Goodyear Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Latimore Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Latimore Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountain Road

    6.9 mi · 14 min · Mountain Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia

    3275 ft · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    3010 ft · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    28.6 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 340

    603 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    79 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old Philadelphia Pike

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Old Philadelphia Pike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Newport Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Newport Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Osceola Mill Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Osceola Mill Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Harristown Road

    24 m · 2 sec · Harristown Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harristown Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Myerstown and Harristown.

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 283 East
33.3 mi · 45%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
11.1 mi · 15%
Mountain Road
8.76 mi · 12%
Old Philadelphia Pike
7.36 mi · 10%
Goodyear Road
2.6 mi · 3%
Latimore Road
1.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

PA 283 East

Merge slight left

28.6 mi · 00h 33m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
58.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royalton
00h 54m from Myerstown
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Myerstown and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Myerstown to Harristown?

The road trip is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Myerstown and 37.4 miles from Harristown.

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

The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Myerstown and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harristown.

Stop Ideas Near Royalton

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

1 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

11 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

15 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

21 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Myerstown and Harristown. Straight-line distance: 58.55 mi (94.23 km).

Myerstown

#1 Myerstown

Borough in southeastern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Population3,258
Coordinates40.0437000, -77.1894300
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
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#2 Harristown

Harristown is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.0067700, -76.0838400
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Myerstown (-77.18943, 40.0437)
End: Harristown (-76.08384, 40.00677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
9.98 L · about $10.79
Round trip
$21.57
5.28 gal · 19.96 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.79 $21.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.14 $24.28
Premium $4.95 $13.08 $26.16
Diesel $5.98 $15.79 $31.57

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Myerstown and Harristown. The current time is 10:31:07.

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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.