If you are planning a trip from Hopewell to Harrisburg, expect a straightforward 67.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 38 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay to reach your destination comfortably. You should budget approximately $11 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast Pennsylvania locations. Because the route is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. It serves as a practical connection through the region, balancing local roads with state highway travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.9 miles from Hopewell, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
PA 283
28.6 mi
33m
Kirkwood Pike
8.9 mi
12m
Beaver Valley Pike
6.9 mi
9m
Lampeter Road
4.6 mi
8m
US 30
3.4 mi
4m
I 283
1.9 mi
2m
West Lancaster Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
Pitney Road
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
PA 283
— 28.6 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopewell, PA and Harrisburg, PA.
1
Start on this road
105 ft·12 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Hopewell Road
0.2 mi·38 sec·Hopewell Road
3
Turn sharp left onto Roneys Corner Road
1.2 mi·4 min·Roneys Corner Road
4
Turn left onto PA 472
1.5 mi·2 min·West Lancaster Avenue
5
Continue on PA 472
8.9 mi·12 min·Kirkwood Pike
6
Continue on PA 472
0.7 mi·1 min·South Lime Street
7
Turn left onto PA 372
0.7 mi·1 min·East State Street
8
Turn right onto US 222
0.6 mi·49 sec·West 4th Street
9
Continue on US 222
6.9 mi·9 min·Beaver Valley Pike
10
Turn right onto Penn Grant Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Penn Grant Road
11
Continue on Lampeter Road
4.6 mi·8 min·Lampeter Road
12
Continue on Pitney Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Pitney Road
13
Turn right onto Hempstead Road
0.4 mi·52 sec·Hempstead Road
14
Turn right onto Greenfield Road
396 ft·7 sec·Greenfield Road
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward US 30 West
16
Merge onto US 30
3.4 mi·4 min·US 30
17
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283
29 mi·33 min·PA 283
Toward PA 283 West: HarrisburgUse the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi·47 sec
Toward I 283 North: Harrisburg
19
Merge onto I 283
1.9 mi·2 min·I 283
20
Keep slight left at fork
2.7 mi·3 min
Exit 3AToward I 83 South: Harrisburg
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 44BToward 17th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
293 ft·7 sec
Use the left / right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto South 17th Street
0.4 mi·47 sec·South 17th Street
24
Turn left onto Derry Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·Derry Street
25
Turn right onto South 13th Street
0.5 mi·1 min·South 13th Street
26
Turn left onto State Street
0.5 mi·55 sec·State Street
27
Continue on Fisher Plaza
0.1 mi·17 sec·Fisher Plaza
28
Keep slight right at fork onto North 7th Street
0.5 mi·1 min·North 7th Street
29
Arrive at destination
North 7th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable drive under two hours, you have the advantage of being able to leave whenever it suits your plans without needing to worry about complex stop-overs. You can complete the entire 67.8-mile stretch without any mandatory stops, though keeping your tank fueled before you depart will easily cover the $11 expense. Monitor your speed as you transition off the 28.6-mile stretch of PA 283, as traffic patterns can shift quickly when moving back onto local thoroughfares. Aim to hit the road outside of traditional peak commuting hours to ensure the most consistent travel time. Flexibility is your best asset here, so feel free to adjust your departure to maximize your time in Harrisburg.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.9 miles from Hopewell, PA, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.9 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harrisburg, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hopewell, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hopewell, PA
This is one driving day of about 67.8 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Hopewell, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on PA 283 for about 28.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 65.5 — 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|Hopewell Road
Turn right onto Hopewell Road
Navigation decision point
7
31.6 mi into trip|~52m in|PA 283
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283 toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
6
62.6 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 83 South: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 3A
Toward I 83 South: Harrisburg
7
65.3 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward 17th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 44B
Toward 17th Street
7
65.5 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.24 one way
$22.48 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$12.31
$24.62
premium
$4.93
$13.15
$26.30
diesel
$5.61
$14.97
$29.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.3
0
$7.12
$3.25
Efficient EV
17
0
$5.93
$2.71
EV Truck/SUV
27.1
0
$9.49
$4.34
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 18, 2026
Origin
Hopewell, PA
Morning
in Hopewell on Sunday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Harrisburg, PA
Morning
in Harrisburg on Sunday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Lancaster, PA
34 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
10 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 38m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 67.8
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 49.1
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning between rural local roads and more efficient highway segments. You will spend roughly 50% of your time on highways, with PA 283 serving as your primary artery for the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 28.6-mile segment on PA 283, which helps maintain a steady pace. Navigating via Kirkwood Pike and Beaver Valley Pike adds variety to the experience, shifting the feel of the road from faster transit lanes to more localized driving. Expect a rhythmic change in pace as you move from these smaller roads onto the main highway flow.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.6 mi on PA 283.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hopewell Road.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.8 miles you will encounter 20 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 (Hopewell Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.6 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 38m. Total distance: 67.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.6 miles on PA 283. 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 Harrisburg, 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 (Hopewell Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.6 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Appalachian National Scenic Trail and First State National Historical Park. 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 Harrisburg, PA before heading back.
