How far is Steelton, PA from Elizabethville, PA?

The driving distance from Steelton, PA to Elizabethville, PA is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.82 mi
00h 43m
Flight
21.72 mi
34.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.72 mi
Kilometers
34.96 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.82 mi
Kilometers
47.99 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 AM EDT
Return by in Steelton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Steelton
2026-04-19T01:11
Arrive Elizabethville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Steelton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Matamoras
PA

City in Washington County, Ohio, United States of America

From Steelton
14.5 mi
00h 21m
To Elizabethville
15.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Steelton and Elizabethville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Steelton and Elizabethville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Front Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Front Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Cameron Street

    9.9 mi · 16 min · South Cameron Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward Dauphin Boro, Stony Creek

    756 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Allegheny Street

    827 ft · 32 sec · Allegheny Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Schuylkill Street

    74 m · 9 sec · Schuylkill Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Claster Boulevard

    3062 ft · 1 min · Claster Boulevard

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Peters Mountain Road

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Peters Mountain Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1613 ft · 30 sec · South 4th Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Armstrong Street

    620 ft · 11 sec · Armstrong Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Armstrong Terrace

    123 m · 7 sec · Armstrong Terrace

  11. 11

    Continue on Armstrong Valley Road

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Armstrong Valley Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    10 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Steelton and Elizabethville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Cameron Street
9.86 mi · 33%
Armstrong Valley Road
8.79 mi · 29%
Peters Mountain Road
8.31 mi · 28%
North Front Street
0.66 mi · 2%
Claster Boulevard
0.58 mi · 2%
South 4th Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Cameron Street

Continue on South Cameron Street

9.86 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matamoras
00h 21m from Steelton
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Steelton and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Steelton to Elizabethville?

The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Matamoras is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Steelton and 15.3 miles from Elizabethville.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Steelton and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethville.

Stop Ideas Near Matamoras

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

20 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

32 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

42 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

52 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Steelton and Elizabethville. Straight-line distance: 21.72 mi (34.96 km).

Steelton

#1 Steelton

Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Population5,957
Coordinates40.2353700, -76.8413600
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Elizabethville

#2 Elizabethville

Borough in northern Dauhpin County, Pennsylvania

Population1,492
Coordinates40.5489700, -76.8119200
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: North Front Street (-76.841413, 40.235287)
End: West Main Street (-76.811887, 40.548905)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.98 L · about $4.29
Round trip
$8.58
2.1 gal · 7.96 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.29 $8.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.83 $9.66
Premium $4.95 $5.20 $10.40
Diesel $5.98 $6.28 $12.56

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Steelton and Elizabethville. The current time is 01:11:24.

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.