Road Trips from Harrisburg, PA
Thinking about a quick escape from Harrisburg? You've got options ranging from short, easy drives to longer hauls. Several destinations are within a two-hour radius, many offering a mostly highway route with a good drive score. If you're looking for parks, many of these nearby spots have them, with some even touching the Appalachian Trail or historical sites. For longer trips, there are even further options with varied terrain that could make for a more engaging drive.
Total Routes
90
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
82
Under 2 hours
46 total in this range
Kennett Square, PA
1h 54m76.8 mi one way
Limerick, PA
1h 52m82 mi one way
Peach Bottom, PA
1h 36m63.5 mi one way
Gilbertsville, PA
1h 52m84.2 mi one way
Red Lion, PA
1h 55m77.1 mi one way
Full-day getaway
22 total in this range
Greenwich, PA
3h 16m165.5 mi one way
Collingdale, PA
2h 15m100.7 mi one way
Athens, PA
3h 12m148.6 mi one way
Pittsburgh, PA
3h 57m203.7 mi one way
Oakmont, PA
3h 49m200.7 mi one way
Weekend trip
22 total in this range
Erie, PA
5h 47m295.3 mi one way
Edinboro, PA
5h 27m277.5 mi one way
Newtown, PA
4h 12m206.3 mi one way
The longest option at 206.3 miles, this drive to Newtown takes about 4.2 hours. It's mostly highway with a high drive score of 9, and features hilly terrain. You'll pass by significant historical sites like Fort Necessity National Battlefield.
Greenville, PA
4h 28m209.7 mi one way
Corry, PA
5h 28m249 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Erie, PA
5h 47m295.3 mi one way
Edinboro, PA
5h 27m277.5 mi one way
Newtown, PA
4h 12m206.3 mi one way
Kennett Square, PA
1h 54m76.8 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions for routes near parks like the Appalachian Trail, with terrain that's generally manageable across the options.
Summer
Summer trips can take advantage of the park proximity on many routes, though longer drives might encounter more traffic.
Fall
Fall foliage could enhance drives through the hilly terrain of the longer routes, especially those with mixed highway and surface roads.
Winter
Winter driving might be more challenging on routes with varied terrain, though the mostly highway options remain accessible.
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