How far is Westmont, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Westmont, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 131 miles (210.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
131.07 mi
02h 13m
Flight
82.16 mi
132.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.16 mi
Kilometers
132.23 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.07 mi
Kilometers
210.94 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 7:46 AM EDT
Return by in Westmont
Sun, Apr 19, 10:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westmont
2026-04-19T05:33
Arrive Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 7:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westmont
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Westmont
67.1 mi
01h 06m
To Harrisburg
63.9 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 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 Westmont and Harrisburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Avenue

    23 m · 5 sec · Oak Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 28th Street

    919 ft · 42 sec · 28th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broad Avenue

    1710 ft · 33 sec · Broad Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto North Logan Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Logan Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Plank Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Plank Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Ebensburg, Bedford

    2576 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    90.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harrisburg

    2646 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg

    1473 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    63 m · 4 sec · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

    1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on Forster Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Forster Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    2053 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westmont 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
90.9 mi · 69%
I 99 South
30.1 mi · 23%
US 15 North
5.23 mi · 4%
North Logan Boulevard
1.55 mi · 1%
Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.23 mi · 1%
Pittsburgh
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

90.9 mi · 01h 40m

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.9 mi
82.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
01h 06m from Westmont
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Westmont 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 Westmont to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 131 miles (210.9 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.1 miles from Westmont and 63.9 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.92 one way or $37.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Westmont and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westmont and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 82.16 mi (132.23 km).

Westmont

#1 Westmont

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,625
Coordinates40.5020100, -78.4166800
Altitude359
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Avenue (-78.416643, 40.501991)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.51 L · about $18.92
Round trip
$37.84
9.26 gal · 35.02 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.92 $37.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.29 $42.59
Premium $4.95 $22.94 $45.87
Diesel $5.98 $27.69 $55.37

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 Westmont and Harrisburg. The current time is 05:33:27.

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.