How far is Newtown Grant, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Newtown Grant, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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
124.33 mi
02h 11m
Flight
101.73 mi
163.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.73 mi
Kilometers
163.72 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.33 mi
Kilometers
200.09 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 1:21 PM EDT
Return by in Newtown Grant
Sun, Apr 19, 3:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newtown Grant
2026-04-19T11:10
Arrive Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 1:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newtown Grant
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
Elverson
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Newtown Grant
61.8 mi
01h 05m
To Harrisburg
62.5 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newtown Grant and Harrisburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Sparrow Walk

    60 m · 11 sec · Sparrow Walk

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cypress Place

    110 m · 18 sec · Cypress Place

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Honey Locust Lane

    706 ft · 32 sec · Honey Locust Lane

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Drive

    708 ft · 19 sec · North Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on South Drive

    1 km · 2 min · South Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Durham Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Durham Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Newtown Bypass

    2023 ft · 33 sec · Newtown Bypass

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Newtown Bypass

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Newtown Bypass

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Langhorne Newtown Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Langhorne Newtown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Pine Street

    1124 ft · 31 sec · North Pine Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Winchester Avenue

    830 ft · 28 sec · East Winchester Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Bellevue Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Bellevue Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Service Road

    109 m · 8 sec · Service Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 1 South, PA 1 South

    99 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 Toll, PATP Toll

    1974 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown

    872 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    103.7 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    1340 ft · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    778 ft · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    89 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto South 17th Street

    2027 ft · 48 sec · South 17th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Derry Street

    1821 ft · 39 sec · Derry Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South 13th Street

    2423 ft · 1 min · South 13th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto State Street

    2510 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Fisher Plaza

    736 ft · 18 sec · Fisher Plaza

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on North 7th Street

    2412 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newtown Grant 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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
104 mi · 83%
I 283
2.79 mi · 2%
I 83 South
2.72 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.47 mi · 2%
Langhorne Newtown Road
2.4 mi · 2%
Newtown Bypass
2.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

104 mi · 01h 51m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
101.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elverson
01h 05m from Newtown Grant
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Newtown Grant 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 Newtown Grant to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Elverson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Newtown Grant and 62.5 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.94 one way or $35.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Newtown Grant and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Elverson

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

19 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

20 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

23 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

24 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newtown Grant and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 101.73 mi (163.72 km).

Newtown Grant

#1 Newtown Grant

Census designated place

Population3,620
Coordinates40.2601100, -74.9548900
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Sparrow Walk (-74.955356, 40.260046)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.61 L · about $17.94
Round trip
$35.88
8.78 gal · 33.22 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.94 $35.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.19 $40.38
Premium $4.95 $21.75 $43.50
Diesel $5.98 $26.25 $52.50

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 Newtown Grant and Harrisburg. The current time is 11:10:33.

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.