How far is Westtown, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Westtown, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
86.82 mi
01h 30m
Flight
74.3 mi
119.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.3 mi
Kilometers
119.57 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.82 mi
Kilometers
139.72 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 10:14 PM EDT
Return by in Westtown
Sat, Apr 18, 11:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westtown
2026-04-18T20:43
Arrive Harrisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 10:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westtown
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
Denver
PA

Borough in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Westtown
43 mi
00h 45m
To Harrisburg
43.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Westbourne Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Westbourne Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Concord Road

    3026 ft · 1 min · South Concord Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oakbourne Road

    1422 ft · 41 sec · Oakbourne Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Matlack Street

    2652 ft · 1 min · South Matlack Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Chester Bypass

    3 mi · 4 min · West Chester Bypass

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Exton

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    1340 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    778 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    89 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South 17th Street

    2027 ft · 48 sec · South 17th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Derry Street

    1821 ft · 39 sec · Derry Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 13th Street

    2423 ft · 1 min · South 13th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Street

    2510 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Fisher Plaza

    736 ft · 18 sec · Fisher Plaza

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on North 7th Street

    2412 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westtown 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
64.5 mi · 74%
PA 100 North
7.52 mi · 9%
West Chester Bypass
2.98 mi · 3%
I 283
2.79 mi · 3%
I 83 South
2.72 mi · 3%
South Westbourne Road
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

64.5 mi · 01h 09m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
74.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denver
00h 45m from Westtown
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Westtown and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Westtown to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Westtown and 43.9 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.50 one way or $25.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westtown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Denver

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

25 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Parkesburg

36 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Coatesville

38 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westtown and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 74.3 mi (119.57 km).

Westtown

#1 Westtown

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population10,992
Coordinates39.9309400, -75.5518700
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: South Westbourne Road (-75.551976, 39.93091)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.6 L · about $12.50
Round trip
$25.01
6.12 gal · 23.2 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.50 $25.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.07 $28.15
Premium $4.95 $15.16 $30.32
Diesel $5.98 $18.30 $36.60

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 Westtown and Harrisburg. The current time is 20:43:20.

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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.