Origin
Park Forest Village, PA
Afternoon in Park Forest Village on Tuesday
Local time
2:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Park Forest Village, PA to Harrisburg, 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
2h
Distance
91.9 mi
148 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
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6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Park Forest Village, PA
Colwyn Davis
Trip Overview
Park Forest Village, PA to Harrisburg, PA is 91.9 miles and takes about 2 hours via General Potter Highway and I-99, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region towards its capital. Expect a route that involves frequent turns and navigating local roads, rather than a straightforward highway cruise. Given its short duration and manageable distance, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.9 miles from Park Forest Village, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Potter Highway | 78.2 mi | 1h 40m |
| Mount Nittany Expressway | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| I 99 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Boal Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North Atherton Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Herr Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Douglas Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 7th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
General Potter Highway
— 78.2 mi, about 1h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Forest Village, PA and Harrisburg, PA.
1
Start on Douglas Drive
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Douglas Drive
2
Turn left onto US 322 Business
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Atherton Street
3
Turn right onto TR 336-3
492 ft
·
11 sec
·
Valley Vista Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Use the straight lane.
5
Merge onto I 99; US 220; US 322
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 99; US 220; US 322
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Mount Nittany Expressway
Exit 73
Toward US 322 East: Penn State University, State College
7
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boal Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
78 mi
·
1 hr 40 min
·
General Potter Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Herr Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Herr Street
10
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North 7th Street
11
Arrive at destination
North 7th Street
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of around 2 hours, this trip offers significant flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive in Harrisburg with plenty of time to spare. Since the longest stretch is 78.2 miles on General Potter Highway, plan for a brief stop around the halfway point if you prefer to break up the driving. Given the $15 fuel cost estimate, you should have ample fuel for the journey, but it's always wise to top off before leaving Park Forest Village. Keep an eye out for the numerous turns indicated by the 'turn-heavy' profile.
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 45.9 miles from Park Forest Village, PA, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.2 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 20 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.9 miles or 1h 1m 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 38m
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 Park Forest Village, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Park Forest Village, PA
This is one driving day of about 91.9 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Park Forest Village, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on General Potter Highway for about 78.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.9 miles from Park Forest Village, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before General Potter Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.2 miles.
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 0.3 and 91.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 322 Business / North Atherton Street
Turn left onto US 322 Business / North Atherton Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
TR 336-3 / Valley Vista Drive
Turn right onto TR 336-3 / Valley Vista Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
4.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 322 / Mount Nittany Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 / Mount Nittany Expressway toward US 322 East: Penn State University, State College
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 73
Toward US 322 East: Penn State University, Stat...
4
91.6 mi into trip
|
~2h in
|
North 7th Street
Turn right onto North 7th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.99 one way
$29.99 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $16.49 | $32.98 |
| premium | $4.86 | $17.59 | $35.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.29 | $40.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.65 | $4.41 |
| Efficient EV | 23 | 0 | $8.04 | $3.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.87 | $5.88 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Harrisburg on Tuesday
Local time
2:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Lewistown, PA
46 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
16 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
2h 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 79.2
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
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 88.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive profile, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments to your direction. While only 10% of the drive is on highways like I-99, the majority of your journey will be on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 78.2 miles along General Potter Highway, providing a substantial segment of consistent driving before transitions occur. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires attention to navigation and road changes.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.2 mi on General Potter Highway.
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 around 0.3 miles in near US 322 Business / North Atherton 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 2h 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: at 0.3 miles (US 322 Business / North Atherton Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (TR 336-3 / Valley Vista Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 2h. Total distance: 91.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 78.2 miles on General Potter Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 322 Business / North Atherton Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (TR 336-3 / Valley Vista Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: 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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