Origin
Harrisburg, PA
Morning in Harrisburg on Sunday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrisburg, PA to Chambersburg, 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 12m
Distance
55.6 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chambersburg, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Harrisburg to Chambersburg, you are in for a 55.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $9 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Pennsylvania cities. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast region, you will remain in a familiar geographic context throughout the entire drive. It is a straightforward route that is best approached as a quick, practical transit rather than a multi-day expedition.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 49.9 mi | 59m |
| Lincoln Way East | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| George N. Wade Memorial Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Cameron Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North 7th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Maclay Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North 2nd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East King Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
American Legion Memorial Highway
— 49.9 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg, PA and Chambersburg, PA.
1
Start on North 7th Street
89 ft
·
3 sec
·
North 7th Street
2
Enter roundabout onto North 7th Street
81 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 7th Street
3
Continue on North 7th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Street
4
Turn right onto Maclay Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Maclay Street
5
Turn left onto US 22
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cameron Street
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 81 South, I 81 North, US 322 East: Carlisle, Hazleton, Allentown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 81 South: Carlisle
8
Merge onto I 81
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
9
Continue on I 81
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
10
Continue on I 81
49 mi
·
58 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Lincoln Way
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto US 30
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Way East
13
Turn right onto US 11
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North 2nd Street
14
Turn left onto East King Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
East King Street
15
Turn left onto US 11
509 ft
·
19 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the left lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 11
53 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
US 11
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.8 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55.5 — 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
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 81 South, I 81 North, US 322 East: Carlisle, Hazleton, Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 81 South, I 81 North, US 322 East: Car...
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 81 South: Carlisle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 81 South: Carlisle
6
53.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward Lincoln Way
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Lincoln Way
7
55.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
US 11 / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 11 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.22 one way
$18.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.10 | $20.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.78 | $21.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.28 | $24.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.78 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% 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
Chambersburg, PA
Morning in Chambersburg on Sunday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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 12m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features 0% highway travel. You will navigate via North 7th Street, Maclay Street, and North Cameron Street to reach your destination. Because the journey relies entirely on local roads, there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch; in fact, the longest stretch on North 7th Street is 0 miles. This configuration makes for a more engaged driving experience where you will need to remain attentive to frequent turns and local traffic patterns. It is an ideal route if you prefer navigating through the heart of the area rather than sticking to high-speed corridors.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.9 mi on American Legion Memorial Highway.
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 11 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 Effort
6/10
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 55.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Chambersburg, PA
Full guide →Chambersburg is a city in Pennsylvania.
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 12m. Total distance: 55.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m 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 49.9 miles on American Legion Memorial Highway. 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 Chambersburg, 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 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chambersburg, 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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