How far is Willow Grove, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Willow Grove, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.7 mi
01h 44m
Flight
93.75 mi
150.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.75 mi
Kilometers
150.88 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.7 mi
Kilometers
170.1 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Fri, Apr 17, 12:46 PM EDT
Return by in Willow Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 2:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willow Grove
2026-04-17T11:01
Arrive Harrisburg
Fri, Apr 17, 12:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willow Grove
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
Terre Hill
PA

Borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Willow Grove
52.5 mi
00h 52m
To Harrisburg
53.2 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Willow Grove and Harrisburg.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Easton Road

    35 m · 4 sec · Easton Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Easton Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Easton Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1651 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg

    960 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    95.3 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

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

    1340 ft · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    778 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    89 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South 17th Street

    2027 ft · 48 sec · South 17th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Derry Street

    1821 ft · 39 sec · Derry Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 13th Street

    2423 ft · 1 min · South 13th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Street

    2510 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Fisher Plaza

    736 ft · 18 sec · Fisher Plaza

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on North 7th Street

    2412 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willow Grove 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
95.3 mi · 90%
I 283
2.79 mi · 3%
I 83 South
2.72 mi · 3%
Easton Road
1.41 mi · 1%
State Street
0.48 mi
South 13th Street
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

95.3 mi · 01h 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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
93.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terre Hill
00h 52m from Willow Grove
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Terre Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.5 miles from Willow Grove and 53.2 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.24 one way or $30.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Terre Hill

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

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

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Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
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Lancaster station

25 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

27 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

34 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willow Grove and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 93.75 mi (150.88 km).

Willow Grove

#1 Willow Grove

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, USA

Population15,726
Coordinates40.1440000, -75.1157300
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.115754, 40.144061)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.12 L · about $15.24
Round trip
$30.48
7.46 gal · 28.24 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.24 $30.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.15 $34.31
Premium $4.95 $18.48 $36.96
Diesel $5.98 $22.31 $44.61

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Willow Grove and Harrisburg. The current time is 11:01:14.

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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.