How far is West Wyomissing, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from West Wyomissing, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (76 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
60.34 mi
01h 05m
Flight
47.22 mi
76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.22 mi
Kilometers
76 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.34 mi
Kilometers
97.11 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 2:53 PM EDT
Return by in West Wyomissing
Sun, Apr 19, 3:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Wyomissing
2026-04-19T13:48
Arrive Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 2:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Wyomissing
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
Cornwall
PA

Borough in southern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From West Wyomissing
29.3 mi
00h 32m
To Harrisburg
31.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Wyomissing and Harrisburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Garfield Avenue

    846 ft · 42 sec · Garfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Wyomissing Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Wyomissing Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Shillington Road

    1703 ft · 50 sec · Shillington Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 222 South: Lancaster

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver

    1843 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1518 ft · 39 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

    3107 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    38.9 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    1340 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    778 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    89 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South 17th Street

    2027 ft · 48 sec · South 17th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Derry Street

    1821 ft · 39 sec · Derry Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 13th Street

    2423 ft · 1 min · South 13th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Street

    2510 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Fisher Plaza

    736 ft · 18 sec · Fisher Plaza

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on North 7th Street

    2412 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
38.9 mi · 65%
US 222 South
8.73 mi · 14%
I 283
2.79 mi · 5%
I 83 South
2.72 mi · 5%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
West Wyomissing Boulevard
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

38.9 mi · 00h 42m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cornwall
00h 32m from West Wyomissing
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving West Wyomissing 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 West Wyomissing to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Cornwall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from West Wyomissing and 31.1 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (76 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.70 one way or $17.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cornwall

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Elizabethtown station

23 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

26 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Middletown

29 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Wyomissing and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 47.22 mi (76 km).

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#1 West Wyomissing

Census designated place

Population3,407
Coordinates40.3245400, -75.9907700
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lawn Avenue (-75.99051, 40.324553)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.06 L · about $8.70
Round trip
$17.41
4.26 gal · 16.12 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.70 $17.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.80 $19.59
Premium $4.95 $10.55 $21.10
Diesel $5.98 $12.74 $25.47

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 West Wyomissing and Harrisburg. The current time is 13:48:08.

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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.