Origin
Parkesburg, PA
Morning in Parkesburg on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkesburg, 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 27m
Distance
61.1 mi
98 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 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parkesburg, PA
Volker Braun
Trip Overview
Parkesburg, PA to Harrisburg, PA is 61.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via PA 283, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip covers a relatively short distance within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region towards the capital. You'll experience a mixed drive, transitioning between different types of roads as you head northwest. With a duration under two hours, it’s a practical option for a single-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Consider this route for a straightforward journey with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 283 | 28.6 mi | 33m |
| Old Philadelphia Pike | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| Newport Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Lincoln Highway | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| US 30 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| I 283 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Octorara Trail | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Church Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 283
— 28.6 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkesburg, PA and Harrisburg, PA.
1
Start on PA 372
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 1st Avenue
2
Turn left onto PA 10
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Church Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on PA 10
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Octorara Trail
4
Turn left onto US 30
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Highway
6
Turn right onto PA 772
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Newport Road
7
Continue on PA 340; PA 772
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Old Philadelphia Pike
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 30 West
9
Merge onto US 30
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 30
10
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283
29 mi
·
33 min
·
PA 283
Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 283 North: Harrisburg
12
Merge onto I 283
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 283
13
Keep slight left at fork
2.7 mi
·
3 min
Exit 3A
Toward I 83 South: Harrisburg
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 44B
Toward 17th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
293 ft
·
7 sec
Use the left / right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto South 17th Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South 17th Street
17
Turn left onto Derry Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Derry Street
18
Turn right onto South 13th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 13th Street
19
Turn left onto State Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Street
20
Continue on Fisher Plaza
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Fisher Plaza
21
Keep slight right at fork onto North 7th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Street
22
Arrive at destination
North 7th Street
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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from Parkesburg, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 58.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
PA 10 / South Church Street
Turn left onto PA 10 / South Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
24.9 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
55.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 83 South: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 3A
Toward I 83 South: Harrisburg
7
58.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.13 one way
$20.26 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.09 | $22.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.85 | $23.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Harrisburg, PA
Morning in Harrisburg on Sunday
Local time
9:25 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
19 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 27m 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with 57% of it being highway. You'll encounter stretches on PA 283, which provides a more consistent pace for about 28.6 miles, representing the longest uninterrupted segment. As you navigate, you'll also utilize roads like Old Philadelphia Pike and Newport Road, which may offer a different driving feel with more local traffic or varied speed limits. Expect a blend of faster highway travel and more typical road driving as you make your way toward Harrisburg.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 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 around 0.3 miles in near PA 10 / South Church Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.1 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 0.3 miles (PA 10 / South Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 27m. Total distance: 61.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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: at 0.3 miles (PA 10 / South Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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