How far is Plymouth, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
107.89 mi
01h 49m
Flight
82.95 mi
133.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.95 mi
Kilometers
133.49 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.89 mi
Kilometers
173.63 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 12:02 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 1:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-18T22:13
Arrive Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 12:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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
Gordon
PA

Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Plymouth
52.9 mi
00h 54m
To Harrisburg
55 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph S
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 Plymouth and Harrisburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Railroad Street

    43 m · 8 sec · West Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Center Avenue

    69 m · 12 sec · South Center Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Carey Avenue

    2669 ft · 1 min · Carey Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West End Road

    1 km · 1 min · West End Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Carey Avenue

    2347 ft · 1 min · Carey Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Horton Street

    2966 ft · 1 min · Horton Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Blackman Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Blackman Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard

    1188 ft · 29 sec · Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1726 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    97.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  12. 12

    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

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: Harrisburg, Cameron Street

    3014 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Cameron Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cameron Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Herr Street

    1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
98.5 mi · 91%
North Cameron Street
1.77 mi · 2%
Blackman Street
1.36 mi · 1%
Carey Avenue
0.95 mi · 1%
US 22 East
0.84 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard

Merge slight left

97.9 mi · 01h 54m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordon
00h 54m from Plymouth
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.6 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?

Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Plymouth and 55 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 83 miles (133.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gordon

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

64 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

71 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

71 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 82.95 mi (133.49 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population5,752
Coordinates41.2403600, -75.9446400
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: West Railroad Street (-75.944541, 41.240196)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.41 L · about $15.57
Round trip
$31.14
7.62 gal · 28.82 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.57 $31.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.52 $35.04
Premium $4.95 $18.87 $37.75
Diesel $5.98 $22.78 $45.57

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 Plymouth and Harrisburg. The current time is 22:13:30.

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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.