Origin
Granville, PA
Morning in Granville on Sunday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Granville, 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
1h 25m
Distance
62.6 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Granville, PA
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Trip Overview
Granville, PA to Harrisburg, PA is 62.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via Lewistown Narrows, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive keeps you within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this trip, so don't anticipate high-speed cruising for the entire journey. It's a relatively short distance, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. Plan for a relaxed pace as you navigate the local roads.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lewistown Narrows | 53.8 mi | 1h 7m |
| State Route 103 North | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| South Juniata Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Granville Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Delaware Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Herr Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 7th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North River Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lewistown Narrows
— 53.8 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granville, PA and Harrisburg, PA.
1
Start on North River Road
402 ft
·
18 sec
·
North River Road
2
Turn right onto Granville Road
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Granville Road
3
Continue on Granville Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Granville Road
4
Turn left onto PA 103
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 103 North
5
Turn right onto PA 103
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Delaware Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 22 BUS
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Juniata Street
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto US 22; US 322
54 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
Lewistown Narrows
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Herr Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Herr Street
9
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North 7th Street
10
Arrive at destination
North 7th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Granville, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 62.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Granville Road
Turn right onto Granville Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 22 BUS / South Juniata Street
Turn right onto US 22 BUS / South Juniata Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 22; US 322 / Lewistown Narrows
Merge onto US 22; US 322 / Lewistown Narrows
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
62 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
Herr Street
Turn right onto Herr Street
Navigation decision point
4
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
North 7th Street
Turn right onto North 7th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.38 one way
$20.76 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.37 | $22.73 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.14 | $24.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.76 | $4.01 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Harrisburg, PA
Morning in Harrisburg on Sunday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Newport, PA
31 mi in
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
3 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
1h 25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 6% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time on local roads, including State Route 103 North and South Juniata Street. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 53.8 miles along Lewistown Narrows. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed as you transition between different road types and through various communities. This isn't a route for setting speed records, but rather for enjoying the local scenery and the rhythm of the road.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.8 mi on Lewistown Narrows.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Granville Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Granville, PA to Harrisburg, PA is easy. At 1h 25m with 6% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Granville Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (US 22 BUS / South Juniata Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (US 22; US 322 / Lewistown Narrows): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 1h 25m. Total distance: 62.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.8 miles on Lewistown Narrows. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Granville Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (US 22 BUS / South Juniata Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (US 22; US 322 / Lewistown Narrows): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harrisburg, PA before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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