How far is Myerstown, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Myerstown, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
41.43 mi
00h 50m
Flight
31.42 mi
50.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.42 mi
Kilometers
50.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.43 mi
Kilometers
66.68 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Tue, May 5, 2:54 AM EDT
Return by in Myerstown
Tue, May 5, 3:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myerstown
2026-05-05T02:04
Arrive Harrisburg
Tue, May 5, 2:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
East Hanover
PA

Township in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Myerstown
21.6 mi
00h 25m
To Harrisburg
19.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 20 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Carpenter Avenue

    861 ft · 40 sec · East Carpenter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South College Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · South College Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    3 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Edris Avenue

    950 ft · 29 sec · Edris Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Frystown Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Frystown Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Camp Swatara Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Camp Swatara Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg

    1731 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · William Penn Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    20.8 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College

    1437 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: Harrisburg, Cameron Street

    3014 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Cameron Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cameron Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Herr Street

    1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
21.5 mi · 52%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 18%
Lancaster Avenue
3.02 mi · 7%
South College Street
2.61 mi · 6%
North Cameron Street
1.77 mi · 4%
William Penn Highway
1.75 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Merge slight left

20.8 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hanover
00h 25m from Myerstown
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Myerstown 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 Myerstown to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

East Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Myerstown and 19.8 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Myerstown and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near East Hanover

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

26 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

28 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

29 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Myerstown and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 31.42 mi (50.57 km).

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#1 Myerstown

Borough in southeastern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Population3,140
Coordinates40.3745400, -76.3027300
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: East Carpenter Avenue (-76.302704, 40.374303)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884583, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.53 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.93
2.92 gal · 11.06 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.97 $11.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.71 $13.43
Premium $4.95 $7.23 $14.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.73 $17.46

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Myerstown and Harrisburg. The current time is 02:04:01.

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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.