Origin
Palmyra, PA
Morning in Palmyra on Sunday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Palmyra, 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
31m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palmyra, PA
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Trip Overview
Palmyra to Harrisburg is 18.6 miles and takes about 31 minutes via US 322 and I 83, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it ideal for a quick transfer or an easy day trip. You'll find the journey efficient, with minimal time spent on the road, so you can maximize your time at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 322 | 7 mi | 9m |
| Hersheypark Drive | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| I 83 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Lingle Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South 13th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North 7th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 322
— 7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmyra, PA and Harrisburg, PA.
1
Start on North Lincoln Street
64 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Lincoln Street
2
Turn right onto US 422
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn right onto North Lingle Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lingle Avenue
4
Turn left onto Hersheypark Drive
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Hersheypark Drive
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep right at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 322 West: Harrisburg
6
Merge onto US 322
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
US 322
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on I 83
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 83
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 44B
Toward 17th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
293 ft
·
7 sec
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto South 17th Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South 17th Street
11
Turn left onto Derry Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Derry Street
12
Turn right onto South 13th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 13th Street
13
Turn left onto State Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Street
14
Continue on Fisher Plaza
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Fisher Plaza
15
Keep slight right at fork onto North 7th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Street
16
Arrive at destination
North 7th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 422 / East Main Street
Turn right onto US 422 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep right at fork toward US 322 West: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 322 West: Harrisburg
5
7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 322
Merge onto US 322
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
16.1 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
16.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.08 one way
$6.17 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.38 | $6.75 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
6 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
31m 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?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with nearly half of the 18.6 miles on highways. You'll navigate sections of US 322 and I 83, which are designed for quicker travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 7 miles on US 322, allowing for a sustained pace. The route transitions between these main roads, providing a dynamic yet generally smooth driving experience without excessive complexity.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on US 322.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 US 422 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 18.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 422 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7 miles (US 322): 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 31m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7 miles on US 322. 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 (US 422 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7 miles (US 322): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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