How far is Park Forest Village, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Park Forest Village, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in central Juniata County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Park Forest Village and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Forest Village and Harrisburg.
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Start on Douglas Drive
1504 ft · 59 sec · Douglas Drive
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Turn left onto North Atherton Street
2378 ft · 50 sec · North Atherton Street
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Turn right onto Valley Vista Drive
150 m · 11 sec · Valley Vista Drive
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Take the ramp straight
1964 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Mount Nittany Expressway
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Continue on Boal Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue
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Continue on General Potter Highway
78.2 mi · 1 hr 40 min · General Potter Highway
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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 Park Forest Village and Harrisburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
General Potter Highway
Continue on General Potter Highway
78.2 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Park Forest Village and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Park Forest Village to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Mifflintown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Park Forest Village and 46 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Park Forest Village and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Mifflintown
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 Mifflintown.
Lewistown
Huntingdon
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Park Forest Village and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 65.54 mi (105.48 km).
#1 Park Forest Village
Census designated place
| Population | 9,660 |
| Coordinates | 40.8067300, -77.9169500 |
| Altitude | 384 |
| 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: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $13.24 | $26.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.90 | $29.80 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.05 | $32.10 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.38 | $38.75 |
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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