How far is Perkasie, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Perkasie, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Perkasie and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perkasie and Harrisburg.
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Start on the route
27 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
45 m · 13 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Market Street
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Turn left onto North Ridge Road
2 mi · 4 min · North Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Valley Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Ridge Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Allentown Road
155 m · 10 sec · Allentown Road
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Continue on Finland Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Finland Road
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Continue on Upper Ridge Road
1 mi · 2 min · Upper Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Old Woods Road
688 ft · 25 sec · Old Woods Road
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Turn left
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
16.7 mi · 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
1 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
20.8 mi · 25 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 Perkasie 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.
William Penn Highway
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 00h 52m
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 Perkasie and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Perkasie to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Port Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Perkasie and 49.3 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.42 one way or $28.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Perkasie and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Port Clinton
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 Port Clinton.
White Haven, PA
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Perkasie and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 84.12 mi (135.38 km).
#1 Perkasie
Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States
| Population | 8,855 |
| Coordinates | 40.3720500, -75.2926800 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $14.42 | $28.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.23 | $32.47 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.49 | $34.98 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.11 | $42.22 |
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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