Origin
West Manheim, PA
Morning in West Manheim on Sunday
Local time
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Manheim, 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 10m
Distance
45.7 mi
74 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Manheim, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
West Manheim, PA to Harrisburg, PA is 45.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via US 15, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive with some highway time and some more local road feel as you approach your destination. It's a straightforward journey, making it a good option for a quick day trip or an easy addition to a larger itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 15 | 20.4 mi | 30m |
| Carlisle Pike | 13.2 mi | 19m |
| Baltimore Pike | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Baltimore Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Carlisle Street | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Taylor Bridge Bypass | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| M. Harvey Taylor Bridge | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Forster Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 15
— 20.4 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Manheim, PA and Harrisburg, PA.
1
Start on Tracey Road
38 ft
·
3 sec
·
Tracey Road
2
Turn right onto PA 94
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Baltimore Pike
3
Continue on PA 94
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Baltimore Street
4
Continue on PA 94; PA 194
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Carlisle Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on PA 94
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Carlisle Pike
6
Enter roundabout onto PA 94
183 ft
·
3 sec
·
Carlisle Pike
7
Continue on PA 94
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Carlisle Pike
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
9
Merge onto US 15
14 mi
·
18 min
·
US 15
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 15
6.9 mi
·
11 min
·
US 15
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 11; US 15
205 ft
·
3 sec
·
Taylor Bridge Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Taylor Bridge Bypass
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on Forster Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Forster Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto North 7th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Street
16
Arrive at destination
North 7th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from West Manheim, 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 0 and 42.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 94 / Baltimore Pike
Turn right onto PA 94 / Baltimore Pike
Navigation decision point
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
PA 94 / Carlisle Pike
Enter roundabout onto PA 94 / Carlisle Pike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
22.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
22.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 15
Merge onto US 15
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
42.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Taylor Bridge Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto Taylor Bridge Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.58 one way
$15.15 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.86 | $17.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Cloudy
W 6 mph
10% chance
Live forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 4:51AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
46°F
Hampton, PA
23 mi in
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
1h 10m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 driving experience, with 45% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 20.4-mile segment on US 15, which provides a more direct, faster pace. As you progress, the drive transitions, incorporating parts of Carlisle Pike and Baltimore Pike, which may feel more like traditional roadways with local traffic. The overall character is a blend, so be prepared for variations in speed and road type.
45% 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: 20.4 mi on US 15.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 94 / Baltimore Pike.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.7 miles you will encounter 5 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 (PA 94 / Baltimore Pike): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (PA 94 / Carlisle Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 10m. Total distance: 45.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). 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 20.4 miles on US 15. 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: near the start (PA 94 / Baltimore Pike): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (PA 94 / Carlisle Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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