How far is Norwood, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Norwood, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
113.43 mi
01h 57m
Flight
87.84 mi
141.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.84 mi
Kilometers
141.36 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.43 mi
Kilometers
182.55 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 12:10 AM EDT
Return by in Norwood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwood
2026-04-18T22:12
Arrive Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 12:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norwood
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
Terre Hill
PA

Borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Norwood
50.5 mi
00h 58m
To Harrisburg
62.9 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Norwood and Harrisburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Welcome Avenue

    659 ft · 31 sec · Welcome Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Welcome Avenue

    99 m · 16 sec · Welcome Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Amosland Road

    2375 ft · 1 min · West Amosland Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Holmes Road

    954 ft · 33 sec · Holmes Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard

    2177 ft · 1 min · Macdade Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kedron Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kedron Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Woodland Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Woodland Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sproul Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Sproul Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Springfield Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Springfield Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Chester Pike

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Newtown Street Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Newtown Street Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Darby Paoli Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Darby Paoli Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Darby Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Darby Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lancaster Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East Lancaster Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Morehall Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Morehall Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Morehall Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    72.1 mi · 1 hr 17 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 Norwood 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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
72.1 mi · 64%
Darby Paoli Road
3.66 mi · 3%
Sproul Road
3.03 mi · 3%
I 283
2.79 mi · 2%
I 83 South
2.72 mi · 2%
Woodland Avenue
2.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

72.1 mi · 01h 17m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
87.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terre Hill
00h 58m from Norwood
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Norwood 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 Norwood to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Terre Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Norwood and 62.9 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.34 one way or $32.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Terre Hill

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

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

RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Lancaster station

25 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

27 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

34 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwood and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 87.84 mi (141.36 km).

Norwood

#1 Norwood

Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,956
Coordinates39.8917800, -75.2996300
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Welcome Avenue (-75.299781, 39.891988)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.15 L · about $16.34
Round trip
$32.69
8 gal · 30.3 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.34 $32.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.40 $36.79
Premium $4.95 $19.82 $39.63
Diesel $5.98 $23.92 $47.84

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 Norwood and Harrisburg. The current time is 22:12:56.

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.