How far is Point, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Point, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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 52m.
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 of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Point and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point and Harrisburg.
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Start on Gordon Road
20 m · 10 sec · Gordon Road
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Turn sharp left onto Point Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Point Road
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Turn slight right onto Tulls Hill Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Tulls Hill Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Country Ridge Road
1421 ft · 50 sec · Country Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Weber Lane
1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane
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Turn left onto Business 220
1593 ft · 46 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp left toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
921 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
90.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harrisburg
2646 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg
1473 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass
63 m · 4 sec · Taylor Bridge Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass
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Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
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Continue on Forster Street
2847 ft · 1 min · Forster Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
2053 ft · 1 min · 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 Point 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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
90.9 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Point and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Harrisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Point to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Point and 53.1 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Point and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
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 Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Point and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 91.59 mi (147.4 km).
#1 Point
Township in northern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,582 |
| Coordinates | 40.0775800, -78.6003000 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| 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: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $15.45 | $30.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.38 | $34.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.73 | $37.45 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.60 | $45.21 |
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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