How far is Nesquehoning, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Nesquehoning, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.6 miles (112 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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 01h 31m.
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
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Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nesquehoning and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nesquehoning and Harrisburg.
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Start on North Mermon Avenue
18 m · 10 sec · North Mermon Avenue
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Turn left onto West Catawissa Street
2164 ft · 37 sec · West Catawissa Street
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Turn slight right onto Stock Street
5.2 mi · 9 min · Stock Street
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Continue on Hauto Highway
2.7 mi · 5 min · Hauto Highway
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Continue on Lafayette Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Avenue
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Continue on Mahanoy Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mahanoy Avenue
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Continue on Pine Creek Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Pine Creek Drive
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Continue on Barnesville Drive
3197 ft · 1 min · Barnesville Drive
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Continue on Barnesville Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Barnesville Drive
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Continue on Vulcan Hill Road
1 km · 1 min · Vulcan Hill Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
63.4 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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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
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: Harrisburg, Cameron Street
3014 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Cameron Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cameron Street
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Turn right onto Herr Street
1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
1377 ft · 47 sec · 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 Nesquehoning 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.
Vulcan Hill Road
Merge slight left
63.4 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Nesquehoning 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 Nesquehoning to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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 Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.7 miles from Nesquehoning and 41.8 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.6 miles (112 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.05 one way or $24.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Nesquehoning and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near East Franklin
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 East Franklin.
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nesquehoning and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 69.57 mi (111.96 km).
#1 Nesquehoning
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,240 |
| Coordinates | 40.8645300, -75.8110300 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.57 | $27.13 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.61 | $29.23 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
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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