How far is Red Lion, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Red Lion, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Lion and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Lion and Harrisburg.
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Start on East Broadway
13 m · 4 sec · East Broadway
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Cape Horn Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Cape Horn Road
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Turn left onto East Prospect Road
1846 ft · 39 sec · East Prospect Road
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Continue on Mount Rose Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Mount Rose Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 83 North: Harrisburg
1296 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
25.2 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 230: 13th Street
1088 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 13th Street
41 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto South 13th Street
1.1 mi · 2 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 Red Lion and Harrisburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 83 North
Merge slight left
25.2 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Red Lion and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Red Lion to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
York Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Red Lion and 16.7 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Red Lion and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near York Haven
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 York Haven.
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Lion and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 29.67 mi (47.75 km).
#1 Red Lion
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,321 |
| Coordinates | 39.9009300, -76.6058000 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.94 | $11.89 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
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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