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Trip from Bangor, PA to Harrisburg, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
107.6 mi
173 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
14 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 12m
★
6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bangor, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Bangor, PA to Harrisburg, PA is 107.6 miles and takes about 2h 21m via William Penn Highway and I-81, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, connecting the Northeast region to its own capital. Expect a route that involves frequent turns and a mix of local roads and limited-access highways, making it less of a straight shot than some other drives. It’s a manageable trip, perfect for a single day of travel without feeling overly rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.8 miles from Bangor, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Highway | 43.1 mi | 51m |
| I 81 | 20.8 mi | 25m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 17.1 mi | 23m |
| 78th Division Highway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Bangor Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| PA-33 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Washington Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| North Cameron Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
William Penn Highway
— 43.1 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, PA and Harrisburg, PA.
1
Start on PA 191
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
2
Continue on PA 191
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Boulevard
3
Continue on PA 191
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Bangor Road
4
Continue on PA 191
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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Sullivan Trail
5
Continue on PA 191
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto PA 191
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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Industrial Boulevard
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward PA 33 South: Easton
8
Merge onto PA 33
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
PA-33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto US 22
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 78; US 22
43 mi
·
51 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on I 78; US 22
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
78th Division Highway
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 1B
Toward I 81 South: Harrisburg
14
Merge onto I 81
21 mi
·
25 min
·
I 81
15
Take the exit onto US 322
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 322
Exit 67A; 67B
Toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67A
Toward US 22 East: Harrisburg, Cameron Street
Use the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto US 22
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Cameron Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto Herr Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Herr Street
19
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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North 7th Street
20
Arrive at destination
North 7th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 21m duration, this is a straightforward same-day trip. Leaving Bangor, PA in the morning will give you ample time to reach Harrisburg, PA, with plenty of daylight to spare. Your estimated fuel cost is $18, so ensure your tank is full before departing, as fuel stops might be less frequent on the local road segments. Pay attention to signage, especially as you navigate the 'Turn-heavy local drive' sections, to avoid missing crucial turns onto I-81 or the Lehigh Valley Thruway.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.8 miles from Bangor, PA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.8 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harrisburg, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bangor, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bangor, PA
This is one driving day of about 107.6 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Bangor, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on William Penn Highway for about 43.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.8 miles from Bangor, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
ONE9 Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
1.5 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.5 mi from route
Allentown Service Plaza
1.6 mi from route
Lehigh Millennium Folk Arch and Art Enclave
4.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Early in the drive, ~11 min detour
4.3 mi from route
~11 min detour
mile 23.1
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 9.4 and 104.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn left toward PA 33 South: Easton
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward PA 33 South: Easton
7
14.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown
6
82.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 81 South: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1B
Toward I 81 South: Harrisburg
6
104.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
|
US 322
Take the exit onto US 322 toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 67A; 67B
Toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US...
9
104.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 22 East: Harrisburg, Cameron Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 67A
Toward US 22 East: Harrisburg, Cameron Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.84 one way
$35.68 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.54 | $39.07 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.87 | $41.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.76 | $47.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.20
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(17.1 mi)
$1.20
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Easton, PA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Allentown, PA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Nazareth Ford
Nazareth, PA
RED_E
4 DCFC
Easton Ford
Easton, PA
RED_E
4 DCFC
Bethlehem Ford
Bethlehem, PA
RED_E
4 DCFC
Brixmor Village West (Allentown, PA)
Allentown, PA
Electrify America
4 DCFC
Star GMC
EASTON, PA
EV Connect
2 DCFC
Faulkner Chevrolet Cadillac
Bethlehem, PA
EV Connect
2 DCFC
RED_E: 3
EV Connect: 3
ChargePoint Network: 3
Tesla: 2
SWTCH: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.30 | $5.16 |
| Efficient EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43 | 0 | $15.06 | $6.89 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Bangor, PA
Morning in Bangor on Sunday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Rain Showers
N 5 to 15 mph
97% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 3:52AM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 1:11AM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Harrisburg, PA
Morning in Harrisburg on Sunday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Rain Showers Likely
N 6 to 10 mph
67% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 3:52AM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 1:11AM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
68°F
Kutztown, PA
54 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 21m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 77.9
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 107.6
View on nps.gov
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...
23 mi from route
~56 min detour
$10
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as 'Turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting a journey that requires active navigation rather than autopilot. While 24% of the route utilizes highways, you'll spend a significant portion on roads like the William Penn Highway. The longest continuous stretch without a major change is 43.1 miles on the William Penn Highway, offering a brief period of steady driving before you encounter more complex intersections. Be prepared for a dynamic road experience, transitioning between quicker highway sections and more intricate local road segments.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
William Penn Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 43.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 107.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bangor, PA to Harrisburg, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Allentown along the way.
Allentown
14.4 mi in
|
~23m
About the Cities
Starting in Bangor, PA
Full guide →Bangor is a city in Northampton County in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. It is 74 miles (119 km) west of New York City and 87 miles (140 km) north of Philadelphia.
Arriving in Harrisburg, PA
Full guide →Harrisburg is the capital and 4th-largest metropolitan area of Pennsylvania, with a metro population of 592,000 people in 2020. Harrisburg is known as the host city of the Pennsylvania Farm Show, the largest free indoor agriculture exposition in the United States, the largest annual outdoor sports show in North America, an auto show, which features a large static display of new and classic cars, and Motorama, a two-day event consisting of a car show, motocross racing, and remote control car racing.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 107.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bangor, PA to Harrisburg, PA covers 107.6 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are William Penn Highway, I 81, Lehigh Valley Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.8 miles from Bangor, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 107.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Bangor, PA to Harrisburg, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Allentown along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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