Origin
Harrisburg, PA
Late night in Harrisburg on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrisburg, PA to Hanover, 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 2m
Distance
39.2 mi
63 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanover, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Harrisburg to Hanover, you can expect a manageable 39.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 2 minutes. This drive is best suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough to avoid the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate via North 7th Street, Forster Street, and M Street, keeping you entirely off the highway system. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, it is an economical route for a localized Northeast Pennsylvania outing. Since both cities are located within the same region, you will experience a consistent atmosphere throughout the transit.
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 | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Taylor Bridge Bypass | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Cumberland Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| M. Harvey Taylor Bridge | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Forster Street | 0.5 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 Hanover, 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 Springs
Use 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
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Carlisle Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto PA 116; PA 194
92 ft
·
1 sec
·
Broadway
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
PA 116; PA 194
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.2 — 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
39.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
PA 116; PA 194 / Broadway
Turn left onto PA 116; PA 194 / Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.50 one way
$13.00 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Hanover, PA
Late night in Hanover on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 2m 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 high-speed interstate cruise. Because this route has a 0% highway share, you will be navigating local streets throughout the entire duration of your trip. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road, as the route is defined by consistent turns rather than highway miles. Behind the wheel, this means you will need to stay alert to shifting road conditions and local traffic patterns. It is a straightforward, functional drive that requires your full attention to navigate the specific city streets effectively.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 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?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 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
5/10
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 39.2 miles you will encounter 6 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.
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 Hanover, PA, road signs begin pointing toward York Springs along the way.
York Springs
23.4 mi in
|
~35m
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 Hanover, PA
Full guide →Hanover is a borough in Pennsylvania with a population of about 16,000 in 2018. It was the site of the final encounter between the Union and Confederate States armies before they fought against each other in the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. It has become known as the "Snack Food Capital of the World" because of establishment of several food manufacturing businesses there during the 20th century.
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 2m. Total distance: 39.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
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 — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Appalachian National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hanover, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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