How far is Waynesboro, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Waynesboro, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough in southwestern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West Main Street
2 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Buchanan Trail East
5.6 mi · 9 min · Buchanan Trail East
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Continue on Waynesboro Pike
6.1 mi · 9 min · Waynesboro Pike
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Turn left onto Orchard Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Orchard Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tract Road
124 m · 12 sec · Tract Road
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Turn right onto Boyle Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Boyle Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Emmitsburg Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Emmitsburg Road
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Take the ramp right
1592 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
35.3 mi · 44 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
3275 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
90 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
13.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Roosevelt Boulevard, Northeast Philadelphia
696 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Roosevelt Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Wingohocking Street, Ninth Street
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Langdon Street, Summerdale Avenue
70 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Boulevard
3.8 mi · 8 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Pennypack Circle, Rhawn Street, Holme Avenue
60 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight right onto Roosevelt Boulevard
1474 ft · 35 sec · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn right onto Holme Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Holme Avenue
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Turn right onto Arthur Street
85 m · 17 sec · Arthur Street
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Turn left onto Narvon Street
46 m · 7 sec · Narvon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Narvon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waynesboro and Harrisburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
90 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Clear leaving Waynesboro and Sunny 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 171.4 miles (275.9 km) and usually takes 03h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Waynesboro and 85.8 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.72 one way or $49.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Waynesboro and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Gretna
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 Mount Gretna.
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waynesboro and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 136.86 mi (220.26 km).
#1 Waynesboro
Borough in Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,906 |
| Coordinates | 39.7559300, -77.5777700 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrisburg
Harrisburg is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0556700, -75.0251700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harrisburg (-75.02517, 40.05567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $24.72 | $49.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.82 | $55.65 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $29.97 | $59.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $36.18 | $72.36 |
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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