How far is Spring Garden, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Spring Garden, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
74.22 mi
01h 27m
Flight
58.1 mi
93.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.1 mi
Kilometers
93.51 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.22 mi
Kilometers
119.45 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Fri, May 1, 1:21 PM EDT
Return by in Spring Garden
Fri, May 1, 2:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Garden
2026-05-01T11:53
Arrive Harrisburg
Fri, May 1, 1:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Garden
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
Herndon
PA

Borough in southwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Spring Garden
37.8 mi
00h 43m
To Harrisburg
36.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
59°F
Friday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Garden and Harrisburg.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 15

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 15

  3. 3

    Continue on Westbranch Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1864 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    783 ft · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 147 South: Milton

    2968 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.6 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Continue on County Line Road

    694 ft · 11 sec · County Line Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    6.3 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, US 15 South: Harrisburg

    32.9 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, US 322 East: Harrisburg

    1533 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Benvenue Road

    15.4 mi · 23 min · Benvenue Road

  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 Spring Garden and Harrisburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 11 South
32.9 mi · 44%
Benvenue Road
15.4 mi · 21%
PA 147 South
12.2 mi · 16%
Westbranch Highway
2.91 mi · 4%
US Highway 15
1.38 mi · 2%
Keystone Shortway
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 11 South

Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, US 15 South: Harrisburg

32.9 mi · 00h 45m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
58.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Herndon
00h 43m from Spring Garden
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Spring Garden and Slight Chance Light Rain near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spring Garden to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Herndon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Spring Garden and 36.5 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Light Rain around Spring Garden and Slight Chance Light Rain near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Herndon

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

50 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

58 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

64 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

65 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Garden and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 58.1 mi (93.51 km).

Spring Garden

#1 Spring Garden

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population13,293
Coordinates41.1139700, -76.9283000
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 44 (-76.928253, 41.114015)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.91 L · about $10.71
Round trip
$21.41
5.24 gal · 19.82 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.71 $21.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.05 $24.10
Premium $4.95 $12.98 $25.96
Diesel $5.98 $15.67 $31.34

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Garden and Harrisburg. The current time is 11:53:49.

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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.