How far is Pottsgrove, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Pottsgrove, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.1 miles (108 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
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 northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pottsgrove and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pottsgrove and Harrisburg.
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Start on North Valley Road
9 m · 3 sec · North Valley Road
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Turn right onto Valley Lane
122 m · 20 sec · Valley Lane
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Turn right onto North Keim Street
1840 ft · 52 sec · North Keim Street
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Turn right onto Buchert Road
1668 ft · 46 sec · Buchert Road
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Turn left onto North Adams Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Adams Street
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Turn right onto Wilson Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Wilson Street
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Turn right onto State Street
967 ft · 36 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Pottstown Pike
6.5 mi · 10 min · Pottstown Pike
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
8.6 mi · 14 min · Ridge Road
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Continue on East Main Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Morgan Way
1096 ft · 32 sec · Morgan Way
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Turn left onto Quarry Road
2019 ft · 54 sec · Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Morgantown Road
1069 ft · 21 sec · Morgantown Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 76, PATP
740 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway
99 m · 4 sec · Morgantown Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
1181 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
50.6 mi · 54 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
1340 ft · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street
778 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
89 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto South 17th Street
2027 ft · 48 sec · South 17th Street
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Turn left onto Derry Street
1821 ft · 39 sec · Derry Street
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Turn right onto South 13th Street
2423 ft · 1 min · South 13th Street
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Turn left onto State Street
2510 ft · 55 sec · State Street
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Continue on Fisher Plaza
736 ft · 18 sec · Fisher Plaza
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Keep slight right to continue on North 7th Street
2412 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 Pottsgrove 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
50.6 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Pottsgrove and 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 Pottsgrove to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Pottsgrove and 42.1 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.1 miles (108 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.89 one way or $23.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Pottsgrove and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Denver
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 Denver.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Parkesburg
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pottsgrove and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 67.09 mi (107.97 km).
#1 Pottsgrove
Census designated place
| Population | 3,469 |
| Coordinates | 40.2648200, -75.6118500 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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 (-76.884583, 40.273641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.89 | $23.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.38 | $26.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.42 | $28.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.40 | $34.80 |
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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