How far is New Garden, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from New Garden, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
74.18 mi
01h 35m
Flight
67.78 mi
109.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.78 mi
Kilometers
109.08 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.18 mi
Kilometers
119.38 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 11:48 PM EDT
Return by in New Garden
Sun, Apr 19, 1:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Garden
2026-04-18T22:13
Arrive Harrisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 11:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Garden
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
Roseville
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania

From New Garden
37 mi
00h 47m
To Harrisburg
37.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Garden and Harrisburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Newark Road

    1740 ft · 48 sec · Newark Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    45 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Gap Newport Pike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Gap Newport Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    2888 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Gap Newport Pike

    2749 ft · 54 sec · Gap Newport Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Gap-Newport Pike

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Gap-Newport Pike

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gap-Newport Pike

    42 m · 2 sec · Gap-Newport Pike

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Gap-Newport Pike

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Gap-Newport Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Gap Newport Pike

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Gap Newport Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Newport Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Newport Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Gap-Newport Pike

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Gap-Newport Pike

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    56 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    2051 ft · 50 sec · Lincoln Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Newport Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Newport Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Old Philadelphia Pike

    7.2 mi · 12 min · Old Philadelphia Pike

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West

    885 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 283 West: Harrisburg

    28.6 mi · 34 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283 North: Harrisburg

    2776 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    778 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    89 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto South 17th Street

    2027 ft · 48 sec · South 17th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Derry Street

    1821 ft · 39 sec · Derry Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South 13th Street

    2423 ft · 1 min · South 13th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto State Street

    2510 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Fisher Plaza

    736 ft · 18 sec · Fisher Plaza

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on North 7th Street

    2412 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 283 West
28.6 mi · 38%
Gap-Newport Pike
10.7 mi · 14%
Gap Newport Pike
8.02 mi · 11%
Old Philadelphia Pike
7.25 mi · 10%
Newport Road
5.33 mi · 7%
US 30 West
4.67 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

PA 283 West

Keep slight left to continue on PA 283 West: Harrisburg

28.6 mi · 00h 34m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
67.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roseville
00h 47m from New Garden
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Garden 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 New Garden to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Roseville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from New Garden and 37.2 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Garden and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Roseville

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

3 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

18 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

28 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

34 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Garden and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 67.78 mi (109.08 km).

New Garden

#1 New Garden

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population12,237
Coordinates39.8142800, -75.7521600
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark Road (-75.752063, 39.814289)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.91 L · about $10.71
Round trip
$21.41
5.24 gal · 19.82 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.71 $21.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.05 $24.10
Premium $4.95 $12.98 $25.96
Diesel $5.98 $15.67 $31.34

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New Garden and Harrisburg. The current time is 22:13:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.