How far is Shenandoah, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Shenandoah, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
63.8 mi
01h 07m
Flight
52.11 mi
83.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.11 mi
Kilometers
83.86 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.8 mi
Kilometers
102.68 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 30, 1:35 AM EDT
Return by in Shenandoah
Thu, Apr 30, 2:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shenandoah
2026-04-30T00:27
Arrive Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 30, 1:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shenandoah
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
Pine Grove
PA

Human settlement

From Shenandoah
31.9 mi
00h 33m
To Harrisburg
31.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Shenandoah and Harrisburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    9 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Market Street

    583 ft · 28 sec · South Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Cherry Street

    62 m · 14 sec · East Cherry Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1333 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Gold Star Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Gold Star Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Lehigh Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Lehigh Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1968 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    56 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

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

    3014 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Cameron Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cameron Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Herr Street

    1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shenandoah 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Lehigh Avenue
57.4 mi · 90%
Gold Star Highway
2.82 mi · 4%
North Cameron Street
1.77 mi · 3%
US 22 East
0.84 mi · 1%
Herr Street
0.31 mi
North 7th Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

North Lehigh Avenue

Merge slight left

56 mi · 01h 06m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Grove
00h 33m from Shenandoah
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Shenandoah and Mostly Sunny near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shenandoah to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Pine Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Shenandoah and 31.9 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.19 one way or $18.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Shenandoah and Mostly Sunny near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Grove

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

49 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

50 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

53 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shenandoah and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 52.11 mi (83.86 km).

Shenandoah

#1 Shenandoah

Borough in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population4,738
Coordinates40.8203700, -76.2007700
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.20075, 40.820293)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.52 L · about $9.19
Round trip
$18.39
4.5 gal · 17.04 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.19 $18.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.35 $20.70
Premium $4.95 $11.15 $22.29
Diesel $5.98 $13.46 $26.91

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Shenandoah and Harrisburg. The current time is 00:27:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.