This 41.5-mile drive from Harrisburg, PA to Blooming Grove, PA takes about 1 hour and 7 minutes and is best suited for a single day trip. The route primarily utilizes Carlisle Pike and US 15, with about 22% on highways. Given its short distance and manageable duration, you won't need to split this into an overnight journey. Expect a fuel cost of around $7 for this trip. The drive offers a local feel as you navigate through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. It's a straightforward option for a quick transition between two points within the state.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Carlisle Pike
13.4 mi
20m
North 32nd Street
10.6 mi
15m
US 15
8.9 mi
12m
Carlisle Street
1.6 mi
3m
York Street
1.5 mi
3m
Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.2 mi
1m
Cumberland Boulevard
0.9 mi
1m
M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Carlisle Pike
— 13.4 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg, PA and Blooming Grove, PA.
1
Start on North 7th Street
89 ft·3 sec·North 7th Street
2
Enter roundabout onto North 7th Street
209 ft·7 sec·North 7th Street
3
Continue on North 7th Street
0.4 mi·1 min·North 7th Street
4
Turn right
422 ft·10 sec
5
Turn straight onto Forster Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Forster Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
0.8 mi·1 min·M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
7
Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.2 mi·1 min·Taylor Bridge Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 11; US 15
0.9 mi·1 min·Cumberland Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 11; US 15
11 mi·15 min·North 32nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 15; PA 74
8.9 mi·12 min·US 15; PA 74
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward PA 94: Hanover, York SpringsUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
236 ft·8 sec
13
Turn left onto PA 94
5.7 mi·8 min·Carlisle Pike
14
Enter roundabout onto PA 94
184 ft·3 sec·Carlisle Pike
15
Continue on PA 94
7.6 mi·11 min·Carlisle Pike
16
Continue on PA 94
1.6 mi·3 min·Carlisle Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Stock Street
437 ft·14 sec·Stock Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Eichelberger Street
0.1 mi·19 sec·Eichelberger Street
19
Continue on North Railroad Street
0.3 mi·52 sec·North Railroad Street
20
Continue on PA 116
1.5 mi·3 min·York Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto PA 216
0.8 mi·1 min·Blooming Grove Road
Use the right lane.
22
Arrive at destination
PA 216
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Harrisburg, 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 38.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|North 7th Street
Enter roundabout onto North 7th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
23.4 mi into trip|~35m in
Take the exit toward PA 94: Hanover, York Springs
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 PA 94: Hanover, York Springs
5
23.6 mi into trip|~36m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
29.4 mi into trip|~44m in|PA 94 / Carlisle Pike
Enter roundabout onto PA 94 / Carlisle Pike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
38.7 mi into trip|~1h in|Stock Street
Turn left onto Stock Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.88 one way
$13.76 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg15 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$7.54
$15.07
premium
$4.93
$8.05
$16.10
diesel
$5.61
$9.16
$18.33
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
12.5
0
$4.36
$1.99
Efficient EV
10.4
0
$3.63
$1.66
EV Truck/SUV
16.6
0
$5.81
$2.66
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Harrisburg, PA
Afternoon
in Harrisburg on Sunday
Local time
12:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 7 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Blooming Grove, PA
Afternoon
in Blooming Grove on Sunday
Local time
12:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Hampton, PA
21 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
43 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 7m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this journey. While 22% of the route involves highway driving, much of your time will be spent on local roads, particularly Carlisle Pike, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 13.4 miles. North 32nd Street and US 15 also play significant roles in connecting you to your destination. The road personality shifts between quicker highway segments and more engaging local road navigation, requiring your attention throughout the 1 hour and 7 minute trip.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.4 mi on Carlisle Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 7th Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 7th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.6 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.
On the drive from Harrisburg, PA to Blooming Grove, PA, road signs begin pointing toward York Springs along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 41.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.4 miles on Carlisle Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Blooming Grove, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (North 7th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Blooming Grove, PA before heading back.
