Origin
Lewisburg, PA
Morning in Lewisburg on Sunday
Local time
11:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lewisburg, PA to Harrisburg, 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 32m
Distance
61.9 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lewisburg, PA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 61.9-mile journey from Lewisburg, PA to Harrisburg, PA is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes. You'll be navigating primarily along US 11, Benvenue Road, and Westbranch Highway, with about half of the drive on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, this is an economical option for a quick regional hop within Pennsylvania's Northeast. The route offers a mixed driving experience, making it manageable for a leisurely drive without the need for an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31 miles from Lewisburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 11 | 32.9 mi | 45m |
| Benvenue Road | 15.4 mi | 22m |
| Westbranch Highway | 11.6 mi | 18m |
| South Derr Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Herr Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 7th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 11
— 32.9 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewisburg, PA and Harrisburg, PA.
1
Start on PA 45
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
2
Turn left onto US 15
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Derr Drive
3
Continue on US 15
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Westbranch Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit onto US 11; US 15
33 mi
·
45 min
·
US 11; US 15
Toward US 11 South, US 15 South: Harrisburg
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 22 East, US 322 East: Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto US 22; US 322
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Benvenue Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Herr Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Herr Street
8
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North 7th Street
9
Arrive at destination
North 7th Street
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour and 32 minutes, this trip offers plenty of flexibility. You can leave Lewisburg at your leisure, perhaps after a late breakfast, and still arrive in Harrisburg with ample time. With no specific stops recommended, you can choose to pull over as needed for breaks or simply enjoy the continuous drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $10 estimated cost suggests a straightforward fuel-up, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. The longest stretch on US 11 is a good point to consider if you'll need a restroom break before or after that segment.
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 31 miles from Lewisburg, PA, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.9 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 14 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31 miles or 46m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harrisburg, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lewisburg, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lewisburg, PA
This is one driving day of about 61.9 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Lewisburg, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 11 for about 32.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31 miles from Lewisburg, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 12.7 and 61.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
12.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 11; US 15
Take the exit onto US 11; US 15 toward US 11 South, US 15 South: Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 11 South, US 15 South: Harrisburg
7
45.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward US 22 East, US 322 East: Harrisburg
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 US 22 East, US 322 East: Harrisburg
5
45.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
US 22; US 322 / Benvenue Road
Merge onto US 22; US 322 / Benvenue Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
61.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
|
Herr Street
Turn right onto Herr Street
Navigation decision point
4
61.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
|
North 7th Street
Turn right onto North 7th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.26 one way
$20.52 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.00 | $24.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.67 | $3.96 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Harrisburg, PA
Morning in Harrisburg on Sunday
Local time
11:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Liverpool, PA
31 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
13 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 32m 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...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 49.2
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
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...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 57.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 53% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 32.9 miles along US 11, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While much of the drive will feel familiar and practical, the inclusion of local roads like Benvenue Road and Westbranch Highway means you'll experience some variation in scenery and pace. This blend of highway and local road driving keeps the journey engaging without becoming overly complex.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.9 mi on US 11.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 12.7 miles in near US 11; US 15.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lewisburg, PA to Harrisburg, PA is easy. At 1h 32m with 53% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.7 miles (US 11; US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.9 miles (US 22; US 322 / Benvenue Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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.
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 32m. Total distance: 61.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.9 miles on US 11. 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: at 12.7 miles (US 11; US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.9 miles (US 22; US 322 / Benvenue Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Harrisburg, 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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