Origin
Harrisburg, PA
Morning in Harrisburg on Tuesday
Local time
11:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrisburg, PA to Northumberland, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
54.5 mi
88 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 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northumberland, PA
Clément Proust
Trip Overview
This 54.5-mile drive from Harrisburg, PA to Northumberland, PA takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward, turn-heavy local drive that is perfect for a single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this route is quite budget-friendly. As both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, you'll be staying within familiar territory. This trip offers a quick and easy way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna Trail | 30.1 mi | 41m |
| North Cameron Street | 14.3 mi | 20m |
| Selinsgrove Bypass | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| Water Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North 7th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Maclay Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Duke Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Susquehanna Trail
— 30.1 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg, PA and Northumberland, 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
14 mi
·
20 min
·
North Cameron Street
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Selinsgrove, Williamsport
7
Merge onto US 11; US 15
28 mi
·
38 min
·
Susquehanna Trail
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 11; US 15
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Selinsgrove Bypass
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto US 11
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Susquehanna Trail
10
Continue on US 11
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto PA 405
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Duke Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
3rd Street
13
Arrive at destination
3rd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 27.2 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 54 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North 7th Street
Enter roundabout onto North 7th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 22 / North Cameron Street
Turn left onto US 22 / North Cameron Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Selinsgrove, Williamsport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Selinsgrove, W...
5
16 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 11; US 15 / Susquehanna Trail
Merge onto US 11; US 15 / Susquehanna Trail
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
54 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
PA 405 / Duke Street
Turn left onto PA 405 / Duke Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.04 one way
$18.07 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.90 | $19.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.57 | $21.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.03 | $24.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Northumberland, PA
Morning in Northumberland on Tuesday
Local time
11:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Millersburg, PA
27 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 22m 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 very local feel on this drive, characterized by frequent turns rather than long, sweeping highway stretches. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating city streets and local roads for the entire 54.5 miles. The drive progresses by taking you through various local areas, so keep your attention on navigation as you make your way. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to note, as the nature of this route means you'll be making turns relatively often.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.1 mi on Susquehanna Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 7th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 miles (US 22 / North Cameron Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Northumberland, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Williamsport along the way.
Williamsport
15.3 mi in
|
~23m
About the Cities
Starting in Harrisburg, PA
Full guide →Founded 1719
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.
Top landmarks
- • Pennsylvania State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
- • Cathedral of Saint Patrick — cathedral of the Catholic Church in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United St...
- • Harrisburg Transportation Center — intermodal station in Harrisburg, 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 22m. Total distance: 54.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.1 miles on Susquehanna Trail. 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 1 miles (US 22 / North Cameron Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Northumberland, 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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