How far is Woodlyn, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Woodlyn, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
109.77 mi
01h 56m
Flight
86.38 mi
139.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.38 mi
Kilometers
139.01 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.77 mi
Kilometers
176.65 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in Woodlyn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodlyn
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodlyn
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
Adamstown
PA

Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands

From Woodlyn
49.8 mi
00h 58m
To Harrisburg
60 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Morris Avenue

    1152 ft · 55 sec · South Morris Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Chester Pike

    1.2 km · 2 min · Chester Pike

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Bullens Lane

    3191 ft · 1 min · Bullens Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard

    114 m · 12 sec · Macdade Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on MacDade Boulevard

    1356 ft · 25 sec · MacDade Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on East 22nd Street

    3276 ft · 1 min · East 22nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Edgmont Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Edgmont Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South New Middletown Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South New Middletown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Middletown Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · North Middletown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Chester Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chester Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Chester Pike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown

    1172 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Chester Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chester Bypass

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Exton

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    1340 ft · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    778 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    89 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto South 17th Street

    2027 ft · 48 sec · South 17th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Derry Street

    1821 ft · 39 sec · Derry Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South 13th Street

    2423 ft · 1 min · South 13th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto State Street

    2510 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Fisher Plaza

    736 ft · 18 sec · Fisher Plaza

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on North 7th Street

    2412 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodlyn 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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
64.5 mi · 59%
PA 100 North
7.52 mi · 7%
North Middletown Road
5.85 mi · 5%
West Chester Pike
3.21 mi · 3%
South New Middletown Road
2.85 mi · 3%
I 283
2.79 mi · 3%
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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamstown
00h 58m from Woodlyn
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodlyn and Sunny near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodlyn to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Woodlyn and 60 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.81 one way or $31.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodlyn and Sunny near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Adamstown

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

30 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Coatesville

35 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

40 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodlyn and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 86.38 mi (139.01 km).

Woodlyn

#1 Woodlyn

Census designated place

Population9,485
Coordinates39.8723300, -75.3371300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: South Morris Avenue (-75.337161, 39.872277)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.87 gal
14.66 L · about $15.81
Round trip
$31.63
7.74 gal · 29.32 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.81 $31.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.80 $35.60
Premium $4.95 $19.17 $38.34
Diesel $5.98 $23.14 $46.29

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodlyn and Harrisburg. The current time is 00:24:48.

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.