Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
66.7 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Honey Brook, PA
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If you are looking for a quick transition from the capital city to the countryside, this 66.7-mile journey from Harrisburg to Honey Brook is an ideal candidate. You should plan on a drive time of approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting about $11 for fuel will cover your transit across the Northeast region. Because the route is straightforward and relatively short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are heading out for a change of pace or visiting family, this drive provides a practical and efficient connection between these two Pennsylvania locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 50.7 mi | 54m |
| Twin County Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| I 283 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| I 83 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North 13th Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Morgantown Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg, PA and Honey Brook, PA.
Start on North 7th Street
Enter roundabout onto North 7th Street
Continue on North 7th Street
Continue on Fisher Plaza
Keep slight left at fork onto State Street
Turn right onto North 13th Street
Turn left
Merge onto I 83
Take the exit
Merge onto I 283
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 76; PATP
Take the exit
Continue on I 176
Take the exit
Turn straight onto PA 10
At end of road, turn right onto PA 10; PA 23
Turn left onto PA 10
Continue on PA 10
Turn left onto US 322
Turn right onto Maple Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33.3 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 61.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward PA 10 South: Morgantown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto PA 10; PA 23 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$11.06 one way
$22.12 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.11 | $24.22 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.94 | $25.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.73 | $29.45 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.60
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$7
Total
$18
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Harrisburg on Sunday
Local time
10:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Honey Brook on Sunday
Local time
10:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
61°F
Denver, PA
33 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 84% of this route consists of high-speed travel. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which accounts for the longest single stretch of 50.7 miles. The journey begins with transitions onto I-283 before settling into the steady rhythm of the turnpike. As you move away from the Harrisburg area, the character of the road remains consistent and efficient. Once you exit the turnpike to navigate Twin County Road, the drive shifts from a major interstate pace to local road segments, providing a clear change in momentum as you approach Honey Brook.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Twin County Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.7 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Harrisburg, PA and Honey Brook, PA, road signs point toward Lancaster and Reading.
Lancaster
Reading
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 66.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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