How far is Waynesboro, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Waynesboro, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
68.14 mi
01h 12m
Flight
51.24 mi
82.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.24 mi
Kilometers
82.47 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.14 mi
Kilometers
109.66 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Wed, Apr 22, 10:41 PM EDT
Return by in Waynesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waynesboro
2026-04-22T21:29
Arrive Harrisburg
Wed, Apr 22, 10:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waynesboro
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
Dickinson
PA

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Waynesboro
34.1 mi
00h 36m
To Harrisburg
34.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1340 ft · 52 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Grant Street

    2637 ft · 2 min · North Grant Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Wayne Highway

    1336 ft · 22 sec · Wayne Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Grant Street

    1126 ft · 19 sec · North Grant Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Wayne Highway

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Wayne Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Wayne Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Wayne Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Wayne Avenue

    552 ft · 9 sec · Wayne Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    50 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West, US 322 West, US 22 East, PA 230 East: Lewistown, State College, Harrisburg

    1267 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 East, PA 230 East: Harrisburg

    2676 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North Cameron Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cameron Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Herr Street

    1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waynesboro and Harrisburg.

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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wayne Avenue
50.4 mi · 74%
Wayne Highway
6.44 mi · 9%
Wayne Road
4.76 mi · 7%
North Cameron Street
1.77 mi · 3%
American Legion Memorial Highway
0.77 mi · 1%
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Wayne Avenue

Merge slight right

50 mi · 01h 00m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dickinson
00h 36m from Waynesboro
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Dickinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Waynesboro and 34.1 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Waynesboro and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Dickinson

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

42 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

52 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

57 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

61 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waynesboro and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 51.24 mi (82.47 km).

Waynesboro

#1 Waynesboro

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population10,906
Coordinates39.7559300, -77.5777700
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-77.577891, 39.755806)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.1 L · about $9.81
Round trip
$19.61
4.8 gal · 18.2 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.81 $19.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.04 $22.08
Premium $4.95 $11.89 $23.78
Diesel $5.98 $14.35 $28.70

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Waynesboro and Harrisburg. The current time is 21:29:13.

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.