How far is Wilson, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Wilson, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 197 miles (317 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilson and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilson and Harrisburg.
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Start on North State Street
20 m · 9 sec · North State Street
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Turn left onto Clairton-Glassport Bridge
2438 ft · 59 sec · Clairton-Glassport Bridge
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Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Ohio Avenue
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Turn right onto Monongahela Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Monongahela Avenue
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Continue on West 5th Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West 5th Avenue
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Continue on Jerome Street Bridge
788 ft · 13 sec · Jerome Street Bridge
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Continue on Lysle Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard
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Continue on 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Lincoln Way
5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way
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Continue on Lincoln Way
1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way
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Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76
988 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on PATP, I 76
876 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1814 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
169.4 mi · 3 hr 6 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harrisburg
2646 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg
1473 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass
63 m · 4 sec · Taylor Bridge Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass
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Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
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Continue on Forster Street
2847 ft · 1 min · Forster Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
2053 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilson 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
169 mi · 03h 06m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Wilson and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilson to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 197 miles (317 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97 miles from Wilson and 100 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 10:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.40 one way or $56.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Wilson and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
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 Bedford.
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Cumberland station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilson and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 158.49 mi (255.06 km).
#1 Wilson
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 7,784 |
| Coordinates | 40.3100700, -79.8914400 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $28.40 | $56.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.96 | $63.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $34.43 | $68.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $41.56 | $83.12 |
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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